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Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine

ISSN 2452-2473

3 papers in the library · 12 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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Midazolam or propofol added to ketamine: Which combination is better for the reduction of shoulder dislocation in the emergency department?

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine 2026 Mert Pehlivan, Selen Acehan, Salim Satar et al.

Glenohumeral dislocation is the most common type of shoulder dislocation and a leading cause of shoulder instability. Adequate muscle relaxation and pain control are essential for successful reduction. This study compared the effectiveness and safety of ketamine-midazolam (KM) versus ketamine-propofol (KP) for procedural sedation in anterior shoulder dislocations in the emergency department...

Mushroom poisoning: An updated review

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 Mustafa Oğuz Tuğcan, Ayça Açıkalın 11 citations

Abstract Mushrooms have been consumed frequently worldwide since ancient times. In addition to edible and harmless species, there are also poisonous species that cause a wide range of clinical syndromes, from simple gastrointestinal (GI) irritation to death. However, it is not possible to distinguish the poisonous species from some edible species morphologically. Therefore, the unintentional...

DOI: 10.4103/tjem.tjem_129_24 (opens in new tab) Mushroom poisoning Medical emergency

Cocaine and ketamine-induced paraspinal muscle compartment syndrome.

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025 Thomas Saliba, Simone Giglioli, Sanjiva Pather et al. 1 citation

Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome is a rare pathology, with only 40 reported cases resulting from an increase in pressure within the muscle compartment. Symptoms typically involve pain and sometimes muscular deficits. The typical patient is a man who has undergone strenuous exercise, with few cases linked to the use of recreational drugs, such as cocaine or ketamine. We report the case of...