The American journal of emergency medicine
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Much of the focus regarding the global pandemic of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has been on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic complications. However, neurologic complications have arisen as an increasingly recognized area of morbidity and mortality. ⋯ When caring for COVID-19 patients, emergency medicine clinicians should be aware of the neurologic complications from COVID-19.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of intradermal mesotherapy with systemic therapy in the treatment of low back pain: A prospective randomized study.
Musculoskeletal pain such as low back pain (LBP) are routinely encountered in the ED and contribute to ED overcrowding. The aim of our study was to compare the efficiency of mesotherapy with systemic therapy in pain control in patients with lumbar disk herniation. ⋯ Changes in medical practices, from the systemic administration of NSAIDs to the minimally invasive techniques such as mesotherapy with potent efficacy and minimal side effects, may enhance the ability of EDs to meet the waiting time targets and improve patient's satisfaction.
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We aimed to identify predictors of effective management of acute pain in children in the pre-hospital setting. ⋯ These predictors highlight disparity in effective pre-hospital management of acute pain in children. Qualitative research is needed to help explain these findings.