Analysis of the citation of articles published in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine since its foundation.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the evolution of the citation of articles from the European Journal of Emergency Medicine (EJEM) from 1994 (EJEM foundation) to 2015 and identify highly cited articles and their principal characteristics and determine a possible correlation between the citations counted in different databases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We obtained the articles published in EJEM from 1994 to 2015 in ISI-WoS (main source) and Scopus, Google Scholar, and Medline databases (accessory sources). The citations were quantified and their annual evolution and the bibliometric indices derived (impact factor and SCImago Journal Rank) were evaluated. We identified and analyzed the highly cited EJEM articles and evaluated the possible correlation between the citations counted for these articles in the databases. RESULTS: Overall, 1705 EJEM articles were cited 9422 times in 8122 different articles. The evolution of the global citation, impact factor, and SCImago Journal Rank from 1994 to 2015 increased significantly. The h-index of EJEM was 30, and 31 articles were considered highly cited (≥30 citations), 16.1% of them being clinical trials. By subjects, 22.5% corresponded to cardiology, 19.3% to emergency department management, and 12.9% to pediatrics; by countries, 81% were from Europe, with Belgian authors publishing four (12.9%) highly cited articles, and French, Spanish, British, and Swedish authors having three (9.7%) each. Two studies in the EJEM achieved the definition of 'citation classics' (more than 100 citations). The number of citations in all the databases, except Medline, showed statistically significant correlations. CONCLUSION: Citation of EJEM articles has progressively increased and EJEM bibliometric indicators have improved; most highly cited articles are mainly by European authors.

Dominique-Jean Larrey: the effects of therapeutic hypothermia and the first ambulance.

The fields of emergency medicine and resuscitation are indebted to the Baron Dominique-Jean Larrey (1766-1842) for significant advances in patient care. Larrey was a great surgeon who served in the French army during Napoleon's rule. He developed one of the first ambulance services, utilized positive pressure ventilation, and introduced hypothermia as a form of therapy. He dedicated his professional life to improving the care of wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Larrey coined the term "Triage" to allocate resources to those most in need of emergent care. Today, many of his techniques still prevail in modern medicine.

A história da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar no Brasil / Cardiopulmonary resuscitation history in Brazil

Justificativa e objetivos: A documentação da história da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar tem sido extensa em todo mundo. A despeito disto, no Brasil, carece ainda de artigos históricos que apresentem, de forma adequada, esta documentação; artigos esparsos e relatos pessoais têm composto a maioria das evidências, que ainda pouco documenta o real valor de diversos pioneiros na divulgação deste conhecimento no país. Conteúdo: Foram selecionados 37 artigos, capítulos de livros nas bases de dados SciElo e LILACS (1969-2009), por meio das palavras-chave: ressuscitação cardiopulmonar, parada cardiorrespiratória, parada cardíaca, história e Brasil. Nenhum artigo foi encontrado na MedLIne. Adicionalmente, referencias desses artigos, capítulos de livros e artigos históricos foram fornecidos pelo arquivo pessoal dos próprios autores e avaliados. São apresentados os dados de artigos, sem a interferência direta da analise pessoal dos autores. Conclusão: O pioneirismo e a persistência de diversos profissionais da saúde no país conseguiram disseminar o conhecimento da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar na área continental do Brasil. Em seu desafio de educar médicos, socorristas e a população em geral, certamente pelos esforços e pioneirismo descritos, estes profissionais já deixaram sua marca na história da Medicina brasileira.

Background and objectives: The documentation about the cardiopulmonary resuscitation history has been sufficiently extensive around the world. The spite of this, the documentation, in Brazil, still lacks of historical articles that present of adequate form this documentation; rarely articles and personal stories have composition the majority of the evidences that little register the real value of several pioneers in the spreading of this knowledge around the country. Contents: 37 articles had been selected, book chapters in the databases of SciElo and LILACS (1969-2009), by means of the keywords: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiopulmonary arrest, cardiac arrest and history in Brazil. Neither article was found in the Medline. Additionally, references of these articles, historical book chapters and articles had been supplied by the personal archives of the authors that evaluated. The data are presented, without the direct interference analyzed of the authors. Conclusion: The pioneirism and persistence of many health providers in the country in order to spread the knowledge of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the continental area of Brazil is described. In their challenge of education of medical, paramedical and population in resuscitation, certainly the pioneer efforts here described, have left a permanent mark in the history of medicine in Brazil.

[The University of Puerto Rico Emergency Medicine Program: 15th anniversary, its history and contribution to health care in Puerto Rico]. / [Programa de Medicina de Emergencia de la Universidad de Puerto Rico: decimoquinto aniversario, su historia y contribucion al cuidado de la salud de Puerto Rico]

Emergency medicine is a newly created specialty in Puerto Rico. The first training program began in 1977. Unfortunately this program was decertified by ACGME in 30 July 30 1993. On June 1, 1994 thanks to support of UPR School of Medicine new training program began. The program began using as a main clinical training site the PR Medical Center Emergency Room until 1995. Since that date the Hospital UPR, Dr Federico Trilla became its main clinical training site. Since its inception the program has graduated 116 emergency physicians, with more than 60% working in PR. The department's contribution to health care in Puerto Rico has been and will be based on the achievements of its faculty, residents and alumni. Approximately 25% of emergency rooms directors in PR are graduates. About 27% of graduates have subspecialties. It is also important to note that graduates of the program have helped to improve the quality of health care offered in emergency rooms in the country.