Emergency Medicine and Surgery @BMC

Managing multiple primary lung cancers isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all🫁 This case report shows how combining lobectomy with SBRT helped two patients who weren’t candidates for bilateral surgery. Great read for anyone in thoracic oncology👉 doi.org/q29f

Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) affects ~13% of adults ≥45 undergoing major surgery, yet most cases go undetected without routine troponin monitoring. Explore why routine MINS surveillance matters and how to implement it effectively: doi.org/qzg7

What keeps stroke patients from reaching specialized care on time? In Senegal, barriers range from symptom unawareness to transportation limits, socioeconomic challenges, & referral delays. This study shows where interventions are most urgently needed. doi.org/qzhb

How rare is rare in cardiac tumors? This case presents the first known combination of: •Papillary fibroelastoma on the posterior left atrial wall •Thymic cyst in the anterior mediastinum A enticing look at imaging, diagnosis, & multidisciplinary care. doi.org/qzg9

🩺A simple, low‑cost bedside technique can solve a challenging problem: a non‑deflating Foley catheter balloon. This case report highlights a safe, minimally invasive approach ideal for resource‑limited settings. 🔗 doi.org/qzg8

MINS affects ~13% of adults ≥45 undergoing major surgery, yet most cases go unnoticed without routine troponin monitoring. This paper outlines barriers and practical strategies to make MINS surveillance a standard of care. Read more: doi.org/qzg7

A new study from a major trauma center in Iran examines fall‑related hospitalizations in adults ≥65 years. This study identifies those most at risk for ICU admission and mortality, offering insights to guide prevention and care pathways. doi.org/qvwx

This review is challenging long‑held beliefs about how long people should be monitored after an allergic emergency. It turns out many serious “second‑wave” reactions happen later than expected, and a one‑size‑fits‑all approach may not keep everyone safe. doi.org/qvww

New case report! Two siblings presented with sudden cardiac arrest due to pulmonary embolism, later linked to a shared SERPINC1 mutation causing AT-III deficiency. This case highlights the need to think beyond cardiac causes in young arrests. doi.org/qvwv

Severe hemobilia is uncommon, but when it happens, every second counts. This case report describes how a covered metal stent was used in an emergency to control life‑threatening bleeding from an arterio‑biliary fistula, buying time for coil embolization. doi.org/qvwt

Can art therapy help in the ED? 🎨🏥 This trial found no overall reduction in pain or anxiety with a brief art therapy intervention. Yet, a key subgroup of patients with high baseline pain on morphine experienced a meaningful drop in anxiety. doi.org/qvws

Pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes in low‑resource settings remain under‑studied. This study highlights the impact of rapid response, early epinephrine, ≤15 min CPR, and post‑resuscitation vasoactive support on survival. Read the full study: doi.org/qvwr

Emerging biomarkers for CHD🫀 This study suggests that pairing miR‑193a‑5p with VEGFB could enhance early detection and risk stratification, offering clinicians a more precise tool for managing coronary heart disease. Read the study here: doi.org/qvwq

🧎Knee fractures carry a real risk of DVT, but predicting who’s at highest risk has been challenging. This new nomogram uses six simple clinical and lab markers to estimate DVT probability with solid accuracy and demonstrated clinical value. Read now: doi.org/qvwp

🌍The deadline for IJEM's collection, "Public health response to disasters and crises," has extended! Submit your research by 12 June 2026! Guest Editor @krzysztofgon discussed the scope of the collection and its #SDG contributions. See his post here: linkedin.com/posts/kgoniewi…

Primary cardiac tumors are uncommon, and myxofibrosarcomas are even rarer❤️‍🩹 This case underscores how easily these aggressive tumors can mimic benign pathology and why vigilant follow‑up is essential. Read the full case report: doi.org/qt6r

"Public health response to disasters and crises: effective interventions during and after emergencies" has EXTENDED the submission deadline! Submit your research by 12 June to the International Journal of Emergency Medicine's collection🚨 See more here: link.springer.com/collections/da…

Which trunk block offers better early analgesia after cesarean section: ESPB or RLB? A new retrospective study suggests ESPB may have the edge in opioid reduction and early pain scores. Explore the data: doi.org/qt6q

#FlashbackFriday This study shows health literacy is a major predictor of effective self‑care. E‑health literacy plays a lesser role. After CABG surgery, not all patients have the tools they need, but improving health literacy can support their recovery. doi.org/qtr2

Late‑presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia can look like GI or respiratory emergencies. This case: 11‑month‑old with coffee‑ground emesis → found to have CDH with gastric ischemia. Important for anyone evaluating infants with atypical GI bleeding. doi.org/qtrw