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Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17:276-280
Bezoar formation is cited to be the cause of delayed absorption of aspirin in overdose of enteric-coated aspirin preparation. However, such phenomenon from oral overdose of regular aspirin preparation has not been clearly demonstrated in human. The u
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17:173-176
Sodium hypochlorite is widely used as an irrigating solution in dental practice. Despite its safe properties, serious complications can result from inadvertent use. We report a patient presenting to the accident and emergency department for sodium hy
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17:163-167
Rapid clinical deteriorations have been reported after abrupt discontinuation of clozapine. A 42-year-old psychiatric patient presented with ingestion of hand-disinfectant solutions causing transient impairment of his conscious level. His clozapine t
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17:61-65
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, a necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma caused by gas-producing organism, is a rare but life-threatening condition. The initial presentation could be non-specific. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 16:255-261
Mycotic aneurysm is an uncommon surgical emergency with high mortality. Endovascular infection due to salmonella is the commonest cause of intra-abdominal mycotic aneurysm. We report a rare presentation of mycotic aneurysm in a 78-year-old man who pr
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 16:267-270
Ocular injuries in the working place are usually related to exposure to industrial chemical substances e.g. acid and alkaline, radiation energy e.g. ultra-violet light or even direct trauma. Ocular injuries by saps of plants are uncommon but can resu
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 16:155-158
The purple urine bag syndrome, purple discoloration of urine, is an uncommon and alarming condition in patients requiring long-term urinary catheterization but the clinical course is usually benign. We report two cases of the syndrome with a literatu
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 16:161-167
Chloral hydrate overdose is associated with cardiac toxicities, gastrointestinal tract injuries, central nervous system and respiratory depression. Among all the complications, cardiac arrhythmias are particularly concerning and frequently reported i
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 15:230-234
Dyspnoea and dizziness are very common presentations in the emergency department. We describe three female patients complaining of dyspnoea and dizziness during their postpartum period. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopat
Publikováno v:
Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine. 17:520-522
The case of a 52-year-old-man with abdominal pain is discussed to better understand the CT findings and radiological diagnosis. The causes, diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction (SBO) are highlighted.