Attenuation values in computed tomography (CT) are used as a diagnostic aid certain clinical conditions. In our study, we investigated the effectiveness of attenuation values, obtained through noninvasive method CT, determining type pleural effusions emergency department. Patients who presented to department with diagnosis effusion and underwent thoracentesis within 48 hours between January 1, 2023, 2024, were included study. Exclusion criteria patients under 18 years age, those without CT...

Introduction: Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a severe condition requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment to reduce high mortality rates. This study investigates laboratory markers that may support the diagnostic process predict surgical outcomes in AAD patients. Materials Methods: retrospective analyzed data from 85 patients diagnosed with an emergency setting. Patients over 18 years of age acute were included. Key clinical parameters examined determine their association likelihood...

Aims: This study aims to compare the demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters of patients diagnosed with ileus subileus, a particular focus on need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission diagnostic value inflammatory markers platelet indices. Methods: retrospective was conducted intestinal ischemia at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Emergency Department between January 1, 2024, December 31, 2024. Patients were grouped into subileus based CT reports. Demographic, data collected analyzed...

Background & Objective: Migraine is the third most common disease and second leading cause of neurological disability globally. Alternative treatments are needed due to limitations conventional medications. Virtual reality (VR) shows promise in pain management. This study evaluates efficacy VR technology combined with classical music as an adjunctive treatment for acute migraine emergency department (ED). Methods: In a prospective, non-randomized study, 140 patients migraines at two...

Mechanical damage resulting from aortic dissection creates a thrombus in the false lumen, which platelets are involved. Platelet index is useful for function and activation of platelets. The aim this study was to show clinical relevance platelet dissection.A total 88 patients diagnosed with were included retrospective study. Demographic data hemogram biochemistry results determined. Patients divided into two groups: deceased surviving patients. obtained compared 30-day mortality. primary...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of intravenous (IV) ibuprofen at doses 400 mg and 800 for acute mechanical low back pain. Methods: A Prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial design was employed. Patients with moderate severe pain were recruited from emergency departments. Ethical approval obtained, patients provided written consent. The adhered ethical guidelines Good Clinical Practice principles. Results: Of 144 patients, demographic...

Head trauma is a leading cause of death and disability. While standard treatment protocols exist for severe head trauma, no clear follow-up standards are available mild with positive imaging findings in infants newborns. Although routine brain computed tomography (CT) not recommended children moderate the necessity newborns remains uncertain.

Objective: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used routinely and as first choice in the analgesic treatment of abdominal pain caused by primary dysmenorrhea (PD).In our study, we aimed to compare efficacy 400 mg 800 ibuprofen doses administered intravenously (iv) patients presenting with due PD. Methods:The study was conducted emergency department over a period 4 months prospective, randomized, controlled single-blind design.Females aged between 18-50 years were included...

To compare the analgesic efficacy of lidocaine spray with tramadol hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate in rib fractures.A randomised, controlled open-label study. Place Duration Study: Ministry Health Ankara City Hospital, Turkiye, from June to November 2021.Patients over age 18 years, who applied Emergency Department blunt chest trauma, were divided into three groups. Groups created patients given 10% (local), i.v. 100 mg tramadol, 50 mcg. A total 48 patients, each whom was 16, included...

As far as we could detect, not find any study in literature on the analgesic efficacy of spray forms lidocaine and etofenamate rib fractures. In this study, our aim is to empirically compare spray, 10% placebo management pain secondary trauma isolated fractures.The was designed according a single-center, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind model. About 30 sealed envelopes were prepared for each 3 groups patients included group. A total 84 cases (three groups: 27, 28,...

INTRODUCTION: here is no disease-specific marker that gives a definite result in the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia (MI).However, high-intensity inflammation and infection are observed presence MI, there studies on subject by evaluating routine Complete Blood Count (CBC) examinations.The objective this study to present relationship between PI, PLR NLR parameters patients with MI morbidity mortality disease. METHODS:The was carried out retrospectively information 59 whose data were fully...

Introduction: Myalgia is a common symptom in patients with COVID-19. NSAIDs perform pain suppression mechanisms by suppressing prostaglandin synthesis through inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX). Thiocolchicoside activates GABA and Glycine receptors at the spinal level exerts myorelaxant effect. The aim this study to compare analgesic efficacy two drugs, active ingredients which are ibuprofen flurbiprofen/ thiocolchicoside. Method: was designed according multicenter, prospective,...

Massive pulmonary embolism is a vital emergency pathology. Early diagnosis and treatment approach reduce mortality. Thrombolytic applications play an important role in the treatment. However, complications of thrombolytic therapy put serious strain on physicians. In this case series, we aimed to present management carbon dioxide retention with EzPAP® device two young massive patients who were given therapy.
 
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Abstract: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used routinely and first choice in the acute treatment of tension-type headaches(TTH). The aim this study is to compare analgesic efficacy parenterally administered single dose dexketoprofen ibuprofen TTH. Our was designed a randomized, double-blind model. Patients with tension headache were randomized groups. Pain scores patients recorded at 0, 15, 30, 60 minutes 10-unit Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Of these patients, 45 (50%) included...