Emergency Medical Services
Factors predicting patient satisfaction in the emergency department: a single-center study

Somaye Younesian; Reza Shirvani; Ali Tabatabaey

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 3-8

Abstract
  Objective: Patient satisfaction (PS) is a major quality assessment index for the emergency department (ED) which affects patient safety, litigation, reimbursements, and consumer satisfaction. In this study we aimed to recognize the factors affecting PS in our center. Method: Random shifts during a week ...  Read More

Emergency medicine
Calculation of plasma chloride levels using blood gas measurements

Reza Hashemi; Alireza Majidi; Ali Tabatabaey; Sadrollah Mahmoudi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , July 2017, , Pages 42-45

Abstract
  Objective: Chloride is the major plasma anion. There are several methods available for the determination of serum chloride levels. Unfortunately these methods are sometimes not available in the urgent setting where values are needed. Here we describe a formula for estimating plasma chloride levels. Methods: ...  Read More