Journal Issue: Afr J Emerg Med Volume 14(3);  2024 Sep

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Volume 14(3);  2024 Sep

Original Articles

The utilisation of emergency point-of-care ultrasound in a tertiary hospital emergency department in East London, South Africa
Oscar Biggs, Luan Taljaard, Daniël Jacobus Van Hoving, Meeren Rugunanan
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 135–140. Published online 2024 Jun 4. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.05.002
PMCID:
PMC11214390
Abstract Article PDF–773K
Cross-cultural adaptation of National Early Warning Score 2 to Angolan Portuguese
Esmael Tomás, Ana Escoval, Maria Lina Antunes
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 145–149. Published online 2024 Jun 19. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.006
PMCID:
PMC11237354
Abstract Article PDF–3.5M
The knowledge and skills of emergency department registered nursing staff at an academic hospital in South Africa, on endotracheal tube cuff manometry, before and after a training session
Jandre Henning, Lucy Hindle
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 156–160. Published online 2024 Jun 19. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.001
PMCID:
PMC11245905
Abstract Article PDF–543K

Original article

UPESI: Swahili translation of the FAST acronym for stroke awareness campaigns in East Africa
Peter Kuria Waweru, Elijah Yulu, Sarah Shali Matuja, Samwel Maina Gatimu
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 141–144. Published online 2024 Jun 13. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.05.003
PMCID:
PMC11226961
Abstract Article PDF–712K
Accuracy of focused cardiac ultrasound interpretation among emergency and critical care medicine residents in Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study
Nahom Mesfin Mekonen, Temesgen Beyene Abicho, Kalsidagn Girma Asfaw, Tigist Workneh Leulseged, Nebiat Adane Mera, Yegeta Wondafrash Habte, Fekadesilassie Henok Moges, Yidnekachew Asrat Birhan, Meron Tesfaye, Birhanu Tesfaye
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 150–155. Published online 2024 Jun 19. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.002
PMCID:
PMC11245902
Abstract Article PDF–546K
Improving the time to pain relief in the emergency department through triage nurse-initiated analgesia - a quasi-experimental study from Ethiopia
Merahi Kefyalew, Negussie Deyassa, Uqubay Gidey, Maligna Temesgen, Maraki Mehari
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 161–166. Published online 2024 Jun 26. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.004
PMCID:
PMC11260836
Abstract Article PDF–974K
Oxygen therapy practice and associated factors among nurses working at an Ethiopian Referral Hospital
Mikiyas Muche Teshale, Nurilign Abebe Moges, Mezinew Sintayehu Bitew, Setarg Ayenew Birhanie, Mihretie Gedfew, Belete Negese, Animut Takele Telayneh, Temesgen Ayenew, Dejen Tsegaye
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 186–192. Published online 2024 Jul 16. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.005
PMCID:
PMC11298583
Abstract Article PDF–600K

Abbreviated Paper

Can plethysmographic capillary refill time predict lactate during sepsis? An observational study from Morocco
Chadi Rahmani, Ayoub Belhadj, Younes Aissaoui
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 167–171. Published online 2024 Jun 28. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.06.007
PMCID:
PMC11261390
Abstract Article PDF–3.4M

Review article

Mapping the evidence of emergency nursing research in who Afro-region states: A Scoping Review
Geldine Chironda, Pretty Mbeje, Tanya Heyns, Petra Brysiewicz
Afr J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep; 14(3): 193–211. Published online 2024 Jul 17. doi: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.07.001
PMCID:
PMC11301381
Abstract Article PDF–3.4M
Articles from African Journal of Emergency Medicine are provided here courtesy of African Federation for Emergency Medicine