Emergency Medicine Reports – February 22, 2004
February 22, 2004
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Ischemic Stroke Syndromes: The Challenges of Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, surpassed only by heart diseases and malignant neoplasms. Part 1 of this series will cover the differential diagnosis of stroke, stroke mimics, and risk factors and prevention. Part II will cover the physical examination, laboratory investigations, imaging, and treatment of stroke. -
Trauma Reports Supplement: Evaluation and Management of Blunt and Penetrating Thoracic Trauma
Trauma to the thoracic cavity is responsible for approximately 10-25% of all trauma-related deaths, with the majority of these deaths occurring after arrival at the emergency department. The mortality for isolated chest injury is relatively low (less than 5%); however, with multiple organ system involvement, the mortality approaches 30%. This article dissects the critical aspects of thoracic trauma and highlights acute care management strategies.