Medicina clinica
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To evaluate the value of the pulmonary ultrasound for the diagnosis of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in emergency departments (EDs). ⋯ Ultrasound findings could offer further discrimination for AECOPD complications and other pathological conditions, such as pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax in EDs.
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Case Reports
Clinical characteristics of patients with cardiac arrest induced by pesticide poisoning: Analysis of 15 cases.
Pesticide poisoning induced cardiac arrest (PPICA) has rarely been reported before, and can easily be overlooked by physicians. The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of PPICA patients. ⋯ Cardiac arrest has rarely been reported in pesticide poisoning before, and can easily be overlooked. Physicians therefore should pay attention to specific therapy and best supportive treatment, which could be critical to improve the disease outcomes.