Diphtheria presenting in the accident and emergency department.

Diphtheria: experience in a general hospital.

A review of patients with diphtheria seen in the Paediatric Unit, Alor Star General Hospital, from January 1985-March 1987 is reported. Their clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome were analysed and discussed. Clinical awareness regarding the diagnosis of diphtheria is emphasised.

Amniotic fluid embolism: emergency management.

A case of successful outcome is described in a patient with amniotic fluid embolism presenting to the accident and emergency department. Diagnostic features and guidelines for management are outlined.

Weever fish stings: a report of two cases presenting to an accident and emergency department.

Two patients are described who suffered weever fish stings and presented to an accident and emergency department. The characteristic symptoms and treatment are described.

Clinician awareness of tetanus-diphtheria vaccination in trauma patients: a questionnaire study

BACKGROUND Most trauma patients visit the hospital via the emergency department. They are at high risk for tetanus infection because many trauma patients are wounded. Tetanus immunity in the Korean population has been revealed to be decreased in age groups over 20 years old. It is important for emergency physicians to vaccinate patients with the tetanus booster in wound management. METHODS Qu...

The Prognostic Value of Admission Glasgow Coma Scale and AVPU in Acute Drug Poisoning Patients