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Filter by:The CIAKI,as the third complication of PCI, was associated with adverse cardiac events after procedure. Moreover, because the rate of periprocedure hydration is inadequate in STEMI patients before primary PCI, the incidence of CIAKI is higher significantly in these patients. The cardiovascular pleiotropic effects of statins in addition to lipid have been widely concerned. The previous studies demonstrated usage of statin in periprocedure could decrease the risk of CIAKI. Compared with hydration, the usage of statin to prevention CIAKI show the advantages in clinical practice, for example，there is no need to consider the cardiac function.The optimal strategies for preventting CIAKI in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI needed further studies to explore. What's more, whether a synergistic effect of hydration and statin or not is unknown.
This randomized, double-blind trial will compare the clinical efficacy of IV acetaminophen to that of IV ketorolac as adjuncts to standard therapy (prochlorperazine and diphenhydramine) in the treatment of patients presenting to the emergency department with chief complaint of "headache" or variants thereof.
In this proposal, the investigators will determine if a single dose of intravenous (IV) ketamine (in combination with midazolam) reduces pain severity, depressive symptoms and need for opiate analgesics both in the ED and in the acute recovery period after ED discharge. The investigators will compare the ketamine arm to an active placebo-controlled arm (with midazolam).
This study aims to compare efficacy of Procedural Sedation with Dexmedetomidine as compared to Midazolam in the pediatric Emergency Department. 210 children aged 6 months to 6 years will be included and randomly assigned to receiving oral or rectal midazolam (standard of care) or intranasal dexmedetomidine for procedures at the emergency department where mainly a sedation and no analgesia is sought. The procedure will be videotaped and analysis is blinded to the medication.
The study tests a structured referral process for opioid overdose survivors, from pre-hospital emergency care to long-term treatment of the individual's substance use-related disorder.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a frequent disease, the third cause of cardiovascular death after stroke and myocardial infarction. According to European guidelines of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and of European Respiratory Society (ERS), the prognostic stratification of PE severity is mandatory as soon as PE is diagnosed. This stratification includes the hemodynamic status, and specific tools : the assessment of the sPESI score, and the evaluation of PE's impact on right ventricle (RV) : increased biomarkers (troponin, BNP) and right ventricle/left ventricle (RV/LV) ratio. the RV/LV ration may be evaluated ideally by transthoracic echo (TTE), or by CT scan. Unfortunately, only 10% of patients with PE are evaluated with TTE by a cardiologist in the initial time of PE diagnosis. Hence, the CT scan is the most frequent way to assess RV/LV ratio. However, CT is not possible for all patients (patients with contra-indication) or may have difficulties to provide a clear assessment because of technical issues. Then, there is a need for morphological evaluation of RV as soon as PE is diagnosed, in every clinical setting. The improvement in technologies allowed the development of clinical echography (CE) in emergency departments. CE is already available, non-invasive, less expansive, and may be a good way to assess RV/LV ratio in patients with PE diagnosed in emergency departments. The investigators propose a prospective, multicenter study to assess the sensitivity of CE in patients with PE, compared to CT scan to detect RV/LV ≥0.9.
This study will evaluate the addition of lidocaine % transdermal patches to standard therapy in the treatment of acute non-radicular low back pain in patients discharged from the Emergency Department. In addition to standard therapy, half of the participants will receive medicated patches while the other half will receive non-medicated patches.
The Hearing Resources and Outcomes in the Emergency Department Pilot (HERO-ED Pilot), gathers preliminary data and hones procedures and measures, prior to undertaking HERO-ED. Since the HERO-ED Pilot does not involve random assignment (no control group), it will not test device effectiveness. However, the HERO-ED Pilot will test device acceptability and use. It will also provide preliminary data on, and allow us to fine-tune, the measures of effectiveness that we plan to use in HERO-ED
MSK-I is the most common cause for ED visits for children with pain, with a child's risk of sustaining a fracture ranging from 27-42% by the age of 16 years. MSK-I is known to generate moderate to severe pain in most children and the ED serves as the critical entry point for these injured children. This study aims to provide rapid and sustained pain management for children presenting with a MSK-I in the ED. The investigators will compare the efficacy of two possible medication combinations of fentanyl intranasal (1.0 mcg/kg) + oral ibuprofen (10 mg/kg) and fentanyl intranasal (2.0 mcg/kg) + oral ibuprofen (10 mg/kg) for the rapid, adequate and sustained pain management of children with suspected fracture. The investigators believe that the combination of different dosage of intranasal fentanyl with ibuprofen will lead to better pain treatment by providing a consistent and adequate level of analgesia throughout the entire ED visit, including prior to physician exam and during painful radiologic procedures.
Collectively, evidence shows that a combination of medication and behavioral therapy is most effective for migraine care. The ED is a critical point of contact with the health care system for many migraine patients; in current practice, it is a missed opportunity to initiate and establish a comprehensive migraine management paradigm. Behavioral headache treatments (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), biofeedback, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)) are effective migraine treatment options that are essentially free of side effects. PMR has also been successful as a technique that patients can do independently. Studies have shown that combination pharmacological-behavioral therapy is most effective for migraine treatment. Several aspects of this study are innovative, including: 1. Initiation of preventive medication in a timely manner for migraineurs who present to the ED. 2. Introduction of PM+PMR in the ED at a time that can serve as a teachable moment. 3. Introduction of a smartphone application-based product (a minimal contact based behavioral therapy) in the ED setting to reduce headache disability, frequency, and intensity.