Emergency Medicine papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 59 papers from Emergency Medicine (2012–2024), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: The Danish National Patient Registry: a review of content, data quality, and research potential (2015, 4,812 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 34,260 citations between them.
- 17 of the 18 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 11 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Circulation, JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine.
- Published between 2012 and 2020.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
The Danish National Patient Registry: a review of content, data quality, and research potential
Clinical Epidemiology · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 172.47 · 4,812 citations · Open access
The Danish National Patient Registry (DNPR), established in 1977, offers a comprehensive nationwide dataset of hospital contacts, including diagnoses and treatments for over 8 million individuals, enabling detailed longitudinal health trajectory studies.
Estimating the global incidence of traumatic brain injury
Journal of neurosurgery · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 224.29 · 3,246 citations
An estimated 69 million people worldwide sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually, with low- and middle-income countries bearing a disproportionately higher burden.
Systematic review and meta-analysis
2019 · FWCI 516.25 · 2,873 citations
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on how grazing and fertilization impact vegetation composition in temperate Australian grassy ecosystems.
Targeted Temperature Management at 33°C versus 36°C after Cardiac Arrest
New England Journal of Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 272.42 · 2,777 citations · Open access
Cooling unconscious cardiac arrest survivors to 33°C did not improve survival or neurological outcomes compared to cooling to 36°C. Mortality was 50% in the 33°C group versus 48% in the 36°C group.
Traumatic brain injury: integrated approaches to improve prevention, clinical care, and research
The Lancet Neurology · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 12.00 · FWCI 179.20 · 2,568 citations · Open access
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a vast global health challenge, affecting over 50 million people annually and costing the global economy $400 billion each year.
Allocation of Physician Time in Ambulatory Practice: A Time and Motion Study in 4 Specialties
Annals of Internal Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 162.79 · 1,443 citations
Physicians spend less than a third of their office day in direct patient contact, with nearly half of their time dedicated to electronic health records (EHR) and desk work.
Circulatory Shock
New England Journal of Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 52.82 · 1,421 citations
This article provides a comprehensive overview of circulatory shock, a life-threatening condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion.
Part 4: Advanced Life Support
Circulation · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 207.75 · 1,395 citations · Open access
This paper presents the 2015 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations for Advanced Life Support.
Diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: 2020 update of the WSES Jerusalem guidelines
World Journal of Emergency Surgery · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 168.53 · 1,380 citations · Open access
The 2020 WSES guidelines offer updated, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating acute appendicitis, covering clinical scores, imaging, surgical timing, non-operative management, and antibiotic therapy.
HIV Infection and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction
JAMA Internal Medicine · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 102.27 · 1,353 citations
HIV-positive veterans have a 48% increased risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared to uninfected veterans, even after accounting for standard cardiovascular risk factors.
Emergency department crowding: A systematic review of causes, consequences and solutions
PLoS ONE · 2018 · Q1 · FWCI 28.91 · 1,338 citations · Open access
This systematic review found a significant mismatch between the identified causes of emergency department (ED) crowding and the solutions implemented, with most solutions focusing internally on patient flow rather than addressing external drivers like primary care access and timely hospital discharge.
Association of National Initiatives to Improve Cardiac Arrest Management With Rates of Bystander Intervention and Patient Survival After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
JAMA · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 71.52 · 1,201 citations
National initiatives in Denmark between 2001-2010 were associated with a doubling of bystander CPR rates and a significant increase in survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Principles and methods of validity and reliability testing of questionnaires used in social and health science researches
Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2015 · Q3 · FWCI 21.07 · 1,170 citations
This review comprehensively details the principles and methods for testing the accuracy (validity) and consistency (reliability) of questionnaires, crucial for social and health science research.
Part 1: Executive Summary: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Circulation · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 123.85 · 1,107 citations
The 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC consolidate recent research, offering updated recommendations for resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: Improving Cardiac Resuscitation Outcomes Both Inside and Outside the Hospital
Circulation · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 64.69 · 1,065 citations · Open access
High-quality CPR, defined by minimizing interruptions and ensuring adequate compression rate/depth, is crucial for cardiac arrest survival but is inconsistently applied due to provider ambiguity and system variations.
Comparison of Hospital Mortality and Readmission Rates for Medicare Patients Treated by Male vs Female Physicians
JAMA Internal Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 106.63 · 1,059 citations · Open access
Elderly Medicare patients treated by female internists experienced lower 30-day mortality (11.07% vs 11.49%) and readmission rates (15.02% vs 15.57%) compared to those treated by male internists.
Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcome Reports: Update of the Utstein Resuscitation Registry Templates for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Circulation · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 36.66 · 1,042 citations · Open access
Updated Utstein guidelines provide a standardized framework for reporting out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes, incorporating new data elements reflecting advances in resuscitation science and emergency medical services.
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2018 · FWCI 62.14 · 1,014 citations · Open access
Laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis may lead to less postoperative pain and fewer wound infections compared to open surgery, though evidence is based on older data.
Therapeutic and toxic blood concentrations of nearly 1,000 drugs and other xenobiotics
Critical Care · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 30.69 · 1,001 citations · Open access
A comprehensive table now compiles therapeutic and toxic blood concentrations, along with half-lives, for nearly 1,000 drugs and xenobiotics, updating and expanding previous data.
In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
JAMA · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 116.56 · 995 citations
In-hospital cardiac arrest affects over 290,000 adults annually in the US, yet receives less attention than other cardiovascular emergencies despite a high mortality rate.
Recently added
Efficiency of Gastric Decontamination and Activated Charcoal in Beta Blocker (Metoprolol) Poisoning; A Case Report
Hippocrates Medical Journal · 2024
Early gastric decontamination and activated charcoal administration successfully treated a 33-year-old woman who intentionally ingested 100mg of metoprolol, preventing severe cardiovascular complications and leading to full recovery within hours.
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2019 Emergency Department Summary Tables
2022 · 721 citations · Open access
The 2019 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey provides the latest national data on US emergency department visits, detailing patient, visit, and hospital characteristics.
Effect of Intra-arrest Transport, Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Immediate Invasive Assessment and Treatment on Functional Neurologic Outcome in Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
JAMA · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 163.22 · 684 citations
An early invasive strategy involving intra-arrest transport, ECPR, and immediate assessment did not significantly improve 180-day neurologically favorable survival (31.5% vs 22.0%) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients, though a trend favored the invasive approach (OR 1.63, P=.09).
Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
New England Journal of Medicine · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 184.33 · 992 citations · Open access
Targeted hypothermia (33°C) did not reduce 6-month mortality or improve functional outcomes compared to normothermia (≥37.8°C) in comatose patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (n=1850). Arrhythmias were more frequent with hypothermia.
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Executive summary
Resuscitation · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 107.69 · 642 citations · Open access
The 2021 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines offer updated evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation practices across Europe, informed by comprehensive systematic and scoping reviews.
Adult Advanced Life Support: 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations
Resuscitation · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 98.42 · 624 citations · Open access
The 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science presents updated treatment recommendations for adult advanced life support, prioritizing topics with significant new evidence and community interest.
Part 1: Executive Summary: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Circulation · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 123.85 · 1,107 citations
The 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC consolidate recent research, offering updated recommendations for resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care.
Comparison of Overall and Comorbidity-Free Life Expectancy Between Insured Adults With and Without HIV Infection, 2000-2016
JAMA Network Open · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 65.34 · 616 citations · Open access
Life expectancy for insured adults with HIV increased by 18.4 years (from 37.6 to 56.0) between 2000-2003 and 2014-2016, narrowing the gap with HIV-negative adults from 22.1 to 9.1 years.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Journal of Medicine | Q1 | 18.00 | 1275 | 10 | 376 |
| Circulation | Q1 | 8.00 | 712 | 8 | 46 |
| JAMA | Q1 | 5.00 | 818 | 5 | 114 |
| Critical Care | Q1 | 3.00 | 242 | 3 | 16 |
| JAMA Internal Medicine | Q1 | 4.00 | 415 | 2 | 20 |
| Clinical Infectious Diseases | Q1 | 2.00 | 414 | 2 | 12 |
| The Lancet Neurology | Q1 | 12.00 | 398 | 1 | 12 |
| The Lancet Public Health | Q1 | 8.00 | 123 | 1 | 13 |
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