Background: Pharmacological treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is well established, yet a sizeable minority of patients continue to deteriorate and die during acute exacerbation

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health challenge, with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Rapid and accurate prognostication in the emergency department is crucial for t

Introduction: Assessment of the level of consciousness is essential for prognostic stratification in comatose patients. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used but has recognized limitations. The

Background: Stress hyperglycemia and magnesium disturbances are common in critically ill patients and have been associated with adverse clinical outcomes. The glycemic gap, which reflects acute hyperg

Background Septic shock remains a major cause of intensive care unit mortality despite advances in critical care management. Early identification of patients at high risk of adverse outcomes is essen

Introduction: Sepsis-3 remains a leading cause of ICU mortality. In resource-limited settings, there is a critical need for inexpensive, rapid biomarkers for risk stratification. This study evaluated

Background: Hemodynamic instability is a life-threatening condition frequently encountered in emergency departments, requiring rapid assessment and management. Blood lactate level has emerged as a key

Background: ICU admission serves as an objective marker of severe maternal morbidity. Obstetric patients constitute 0.4–4% of total ICU admissions in public hospitals in India, with maternal mortality

Background: Sepsis is a significant global health issue and a predominant cause of death in ICU patients. Traditionally, serum lactate and albumin have been utilized as prognostic biomarkers. However,

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with disproportionately high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Data on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically i

Objectives: To study the epidemiological profile, clinical presentation, severity assessment using the Peradeniya Organophosphorus Poisoning (POP) score, treatment patterns, and clinical outcomes of p

Background: Mushroom poisoning remains a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in regions where wild mushroom consumption is common. Clinical manifestations range from mild gastrointesti

Objective: In the literature, the mortality rates have been reported to be higher in elderly patients admitted for medical reasons. We aimed to investigate the epidemiologic characteristics and clinic

Objective: To assess the clinical profile, comorbidities, complications, and outcomes of elderly COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in India. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional ob

Background: Electrolyte disturbances are common complications in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may contribute to secondary brain injury and poor outcomes. However, their temporal patt