Update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of priapism

Introduction: priapism is defined as a prolonged and persistent erection of the penis that is unrelated to sexual desire; it can last more than 4 hours and constitutes a medical emergency.The incidence recorded in the general population is 1,5 cases per 100,000 persons per year and in those over 40 years of age it reaches 2,9.Objective: to describe

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Assessment of interhospital transport care for pediatric patients

Background Many critically ill patients require transfer to a higher-level hospital for complex medical care.Despite the publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics Bleaching Powder guidelines for pediatric interhospital transportation services and the establishment of many pediatric transport programs, adverse events during pediatric transpo

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