The inconsistency in triage evaluation emergency departments (EDs) and the limitations practice within standard tools among nurses have led researchers to seek more accurate robust that provides better patient prioritization based on their medical conditions. This study aspires establish best methodological practices for applying machine learning (ML) techniques build an automated model evaluation. A comparative of selected supervised ML models was conducted determine best-performing...

Aim: A large proportion (approximately 80%) of medical decisions made by clinicians are based on laboratory test results. The most common cause sample rejection is hemolysis. must be centrifuged to detect our hospital provides precise hemolytic index measurements. However, since the biochemistry takes a long time result, in cases hemolysis, should reworked, and result waited. Early detection hemolysis will provide great convenience prevent factors that

The 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, one of Turkey's most devastating disasters, highlighted the importance effective disaster response operations. This study evaluates experiences Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay) personnel during earthquake to identify operational strengths and weaknesses provide recommendations for enhancing management practices. A retrospective cross-sectional was conducted with 683 Türk Kızılay who participated in response. Data were collected through structured...

Abstract A massive explosion have ripped Beirut on August 4, 2020, leaving behind more than 6000 casualties, 800 regular floor admissions, 130 intensive care unit and over 200 deaths. Buildings were destroyed, hospitals in also others became nonfunctional. disaster code was initiated all the hospitals. Victims transported by Lebanese Red Cross or volunteers to nearest hospital that still functional. Hospitals flooded patients, coordination between health centers missing. Each functioning its...

The current knowledge about novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) indicates that the immune system and inflammatory response play a crucial role in severity prognosis of disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate prognostic value systemic biomarkers including C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR), nutritional index (PNI), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte (LMR), platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) patients with severe COVID-19.This single-center, retrospective study included...

Historically, Turkey has adopted a reactive approach to natural hazards which resulted in significant losses. However, following the 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake, more proactive been adopted. This study aims explore way this new operates on ground. A multinational and multidisciplinary team conducted field investigation 2011 Van Earthquake identify lessons inform healthcare emergency planning elsewhere. The interviewed selected stakeholders including, responders, search rescue services, ambulance...

The scientific advancement of the disaster medicine concept started approximately five decades ago. Different disciplines, such as public health, emergency health services, medicine, and military work within framework. Disaster aimed to ensure that services facilities are operational both in pre- post-disaster periods prevent reduce negative circumstances society facing risks. It is a discipline with slow progress due unclearly systematized multidisciplinary structure sub-study areas....

The prevalence of and risk factors for hypertension were determined among habitants in the European side Istanbul who are 25 years older. Eight administrative districts selected with method simple random sampling. participants through systematic calling from address lists. Between 17 22 June 2002, questionnaires applied to a face-to-face interview; then arterial blood pressures, body weights heights measured. Of 423 adults participating study, 35.5% hypertensive; 35.9% obese, 27.9%...

Amaç: COVID-19 pandemisi gibi afetlerin yönetiminde hastaları ilk karşılayan acil servislerin hastanedeki diğer kliniklerle olan iş birliği ve koordinasyonu işleyişini kolaylaştırmaktadır. Çalışmamızda salgınındaki servis yönetimimizi bunun sonuçlarını araştırdık.Gereç Yöntemler: Bu çalışmada 1 Mart 2020 ile 30 Nisan tarihleri arasındaki 3.basamak bir servise başvuran hastaların süreci bu süreçteki Covid-19 tanılı şüpheli vakaların yönetimi servisteki pandemisine cevap için yapılan...

In this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of ShotBlocker and local vibration on perceived pain satisfaction during intramuscular antibiotic injection. The sample randomized controlled experimental consisted 100 patients (32 in group, 35 33 control group) who applied adult emergency clinic for (amoxicillin/cefuroxime sodium) injection between April May 2021. data were collected using Structured Information Form, VAS Pain Satisfaction. CONSORT statement was followed reporting. After...

Healthcare workers play a crucial role in disaster management, and their decisions can have significant impact during emergencies.However, countries where management education is inadequate, medical professionals may lack the necessary expertize knowledge, preparedness to manage disasters effectively, potentially leading further escalation (1).During disasters, qualified healthcare workers, including doctors, registered nurses, health technicians, emergency be under immense pressure,...

Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy beta-aminopropionitrile (BAPN) and prednisolone on prevention esophageal damage stricture formation after caustic burn. Method. Twenty-eight rats were divided into four equal groups. In groups 1, 2, 3, burns generated by applying NaOH 1.5 cm segment abdominal esophagus. Group 4 for sham. Normal saline group BAPN 3 administered intraperitoneally as a single daily dose. Results. Treatment with decreased stenosis index (SI)...

We evaluated risk factors and frailty assessments to identify fall-prone geriatric patients in the emergency department (ED).This prospective study included 264 consecutive aged ≥65 years who presented ED. The participants were divided into those had fallen or not. patient groups compared terms of age, sex, presenting complaints (falls vs. others), comorbidities, medications, assessment tools, orthostatic hypotension (OH).In total, included: 129 (48.8%) 135 (51.2%) hadn't fallen. mean ages...

Abstract Background Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) causes severe pathology in the cardiovascular, renal and pulmonary systems. Recent studies showed that pentoxifylline (PTX) has effects on increasing tissue oxygenation, healing capillary refill reducing superoxides hydroxyl radicals by inhibiting xanthine oxidase. In this study, our aim was to study of PTX free oxygen oxidative damage rats with ACS model. Materials methods model created 32 male Wistar-Albino-rats, which were...

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate prognosis and clinical futures the subjects who use new synthetic cannabinoid products (SCPs) with Poisoning Severity Score (PSS) in Emergency Department (ED). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 272 cases which resorted, our ED between 2012 2014. All patients’ clinical, laboratory levels PSS were studied. Results: average age was 25.1±7.1 years 97.4% them male. 44.1% all SCPs patients came hospital during Ramadan. Of using SCPs, 83.5% used...

Aim: Frequent attenders to emergency departments have become an increasingly important healthcare problem in the whole world.In our study we aimed define characteristics of this frail population with their own unique problems. Method: Study was conducted Ankara Numune Training andResearch Hospital during a 1-year period between 01.01.2013 and 01.12.2013 adult patients older than 18 years old who made visits more 12 times year were included study.Each patient's demographic data (age, sex,...

INTRODUCTION Mesenteric ischaemia results from a lack of adequate blood flow to and oxygenation the mesentery intestines. The aim present study was evaluate effect hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) on healing process in intestinal mucosa rats undergoing mesenteric reperfusion. METHODS Thirty-two Wistar-Albino were divided into four groups eight: 1) ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R); 2) sham operation; 3) I/R+HBOT started 6 hours after reperfusion; 4) 12 In I/R groups, vascular clamp placed across...

Aims: The aim of the study is to examine effectiveness ShotBlocker and local vibration on perceived pain satisfaction during ventrogluteal intramuscular antibiotic injection. Background: In injection applications different methods such as are used reduce caused by increase individual’s satisfaction. Design Method: It a randomized controlled experimental study. sample consisted 100 patients (32 in group, 35 33 control group) who applied adult emergency clinic for (amoxicillin/cefuroxime...