Airway management and ventilation are considered cornerstones for the survival of critically ill patient both in the pre- and in the in-hospital setting. Endotracheal intubation [ΕΤΙ] is the gold standard technique for definitive airway management. ETI application in the prehospital setting is associated with incidents and complications which can be attributed on objective difficulties but also on the education and training level of prehospital staff members. Continue reading
Tracheal tumors are rare neoplasms that can present with symptoms mimicking more common respiratory conditions, such as asthma. We report a case of a 71-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with severe respiratory distress initially diagnosed as status asthmaticus. Despite aggressive conventional asthma therapy, the patient remained in respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Continue reading
• LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
• THE PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN AND MALIGNANT NEUROPATHIC CHRONIC PAIN IN A GREEK TERTIARY HOSPITAL PAIN CLINIC.AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
• WHERE, WHEN AND WHY DO PATIENTS DIE AT THE HOSPITAL?
• ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΗ ΤΟΥ ΕΘΝΙΚΟΥ ΚΕΝΤΡΟΥ ΆΜΕΣΗΣ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑΣ (ΕΚΑΒ) ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΕ ΕΠΕΙΓΟΥΣΑ ΕΚΚΕΝΩΣΗ ΝΟΣΟΚΟΜΕΙΟΥ.
• A CASE OF NUTMEG POISONING AND LITERATURE REVIEW. Continue reading
• THE PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN AND MALIGNANT NEUROPATHIC CHRONIC PAIN IN A GREEK TERTIARY HOSPITAL PAIN CLINIC.AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
• WHERE, WHEN AND WHY DO PATIENTS DIE AT THE HOSPITAL?
• ΣΥΝΔΡΟΜΗ ΤΟΥ ΕΘΝΙΚΟΥ ΚΕΝΤΡΟΥ ΆΜΕΣΗΣ ΒΟΗΘΕΙΑΣ (ΕΚΑΒ) ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΕ ΕΠΕΙΓΟΥΣΑ ΕΚΚΕΝΩΣΗ ΝΟΣΟΚΟΜΕΙΟΥ.
• A CASE OF NUTMEG POISONING AND LITERATURE REVIEW. Continue reading
In the current issue of the Greek e-journal of Perioperative Medicine various articles are presented concerning perioperative and emergency medicine. Continue reading
Neuropathic pain is a complex condition which encompasses both benign (e.g. trigeminal / post – herpetic neuralgia) and malignant etiologies. The effective management of both types of neuropathic pain often requires a multimodal approach to be relieved. Continue reading
The incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrest (CA) in Europe is 1.5-2.8 CAs per 1000 hospital admissions with differences among hospitals and countries. Causes of CA are traditionally classified as cardiac and non-cardiac. However, clinical etiological diagnosis is often different compared to postmortem examination findings. The aim of the present study was to record and investigate reasons, location and timing of in-hospital CAs. Continue reading
Literature proves that hospital evacuation during a disaster has been a challenging operation. Every case is unique due to the dynamic nature of the disaster and the local /regional characteristics (infrastructure, human factors, and logistics). The present article reviews participation of emergency medical system Thessaloniki’s Department during a tertiary hospital evacuation due to a large-scale wildfire in Northern Greece. Continue reading
Spices have been used as both food flavouring and preservative agents for centuries. Among them, nutmeg is a commonly used spice. Misuse or abuse of nutmeg can have several toxic effects, due mainly to myristicin oil. We report a case of intentional nutmeg abuse in young man and review the relevant literature upon the subject. Continue reading
• LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
• NALBUPHINE IN CRITICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE.
• ΣΧΕΣΗ ΜΕΤΑΞΥ ΔΙΑΙΤΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΠΡΟΣΛΗΨΗΣ ΝΑΤΡΙΟΥ, ΚΑΛΙΟΥ, ΔΙΤΤΑΝΘΡΑΚΙΚΟΥ ΝΑΤΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ.
• THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE ON THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN A PORCINE MODEL OF CARBON DIOXIDE PNEUMOPERITONEUM.
• FOCUSED REGIONAL THERAPEUTIC IONTOPHORESIS BLOCKAGE (FORTI -BLOCK): A NEW REGIONAL BLOCK STRATEGY FOR DIFFICULT-TO-CONTROL MYOFASCIAL SYNDROME: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW.
• CANCER PATIENTS HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT TEST. WHY PATIENTS ENGAGE. A STUDY OF DRIVERS IN SCOTLAND. Continue reading
• NALBUPHINE IN CRITICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE.
• ΣΧΕΣΗ ΜΕΤΑΞΥ ΔΙΑΙΤΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΠΡΟΣΛΗΨΗΣ ΝΑΤΡΙΟΥ, ΚΑΛΙΟΥ, ΔΙΤΤΑΝΘΡΑΚΙΚΟΥ ΝΑΤΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ.
• THE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF POSITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE ON THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN A PORCINE MODEL OF CARBON DIOXIDE PNEUMOPERITONEUM.
• FOCUSED REGIONAL THERAPEUTIC IONTOPHORESIS BLOCKAGE (FORTI -BLOCK): A NEW REGIONAL BLOCK STRATEGY FOR DIFFICULT-TO-CONTROL MYOFASCIAL SYNDROME: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW.
• CANCER PATIENTS HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT TEST. WHY PATIENTS ENGAGE. A STUDY OF DRIVERS IN SCOTLAND. Continue reading
From 2004, the presence of the Greek e-Journal of Perioperative Medicine among the National Scientific Journals has been gradually increased. On behalf of the editorial board, we would like to emphasize that our goal is ensure free-access, high quality, published articles in the area of medical press and we would like to thank you again for this continuous support. Continue reading
