Emergencias
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The rates of undiagnosed and late-diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are high. Screening for HIV infection in hospital emergency departments (EDs) could offer a way to increase the number of diagnoses. Our aim was to analyze whether universal hospital ED screening for HIV is efficient. ⋯ Although the reviewed studies applied various screening strategies to identify new HIV diagnoses, our findings support the conclusion that universal screening is efficient.
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Meta Analysis
Efficacy of bladder stimulation techniques for urine collection from infants: a systematic review and metaanalysis.
Collecting a urine sample from an infant is one of the most frequently performed emergency department procedures. We aimed to evaluate noninvasive bladder stimulation techniques to obtain urine samples from infants. ⋯ New stimulation techniques for taking urine samples from infants are useful, especially in newborns. Advantages are the short time to urination, the high success rate, and the possibility of lowering the infant's levels of stress and pain.
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To identify factors that affect prehospital time (PHT) for patients with stroke. ⋯ PHT is affected by factors inherent to patients and the setting for the event. Educational strategies should be developed to address relevant factors, especially regarding the importance of recognizing the onset of a stroke and calling the EMS immediately.
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Meta Analysis
Predictive power of early-warning scores used in hospital emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the predictive power of scores used in hospital emergency departments (EDs) to give early warning of risk for mortality and hospital ward or intensive care unit (ICU) admission. ⋯ Early warning scores used in hospital EDs are able to predict risk of early and in-hospital mortality.
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Letter Review Case Reports
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage induced by inhalation of chemicals: a case report and review of the literature.