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Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department

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Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department

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Objective: Nowadays, individuals seeking medical help for dermatologic problems frequently visit emergency departments due to many factors. According to clinical studies, dermatologic problems account for 3-8% of all emergency department visits. Dermatologic diseases are not only caused by the skin itself; they can also be a symptom of different systemic diseases. Therefore, it is important for emergency physicians to have a comprehensive understanding of dermatologic emergencies. In most cases, skin diseases do not pose a serious risk to life, but patients present to the emergency department when they experience sudden onset with severe symptoms. Materials and Methods: This study included patients aged 18 years and older who presented with dermatologic complaints to the emergency department of a university hospital in a city with a population of 4 million between 01.08.2021 and 01.07.2023. A total of 205 patients were analyzed. Sociodemographic data, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of patients with dermatologic complaints were recorded. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics program for statistical analysis. Results: The ages of the patients in the study ranged from 13 to 98 years, with a median age of 49 years. The patients' female/male ratio was 57.1% to 42.9%. The most common reason for the presentation was a rash with 45.4%. 97.1% of patients presented as outpatients and 88.3% were discharged. Dermatitis was the most common diagnosis (22.9%). Length of hospitalization ranged from 0 to 77 days. Conclusion: This study reveals the profile and diagnoses of patients presenting to the emergency department with dermatologic complaints. The findings may contribute to the development of more effective strategies for emergency departments to deal with dermatologic emergencies. However, the limitations of the study should also be considered and further research is needed.

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Epidemiyolojik Modelleme

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2023

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Ağustos 2023

Kabul Tarihi

9 Ağustos 2023

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2023 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Öz, E. E., Çınaroğlu, D., Kardaş, S., Kanter, E., Kırık, S., & Çınaroğlu, O. S. (2023). Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi, 3(2), 9-13. https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN
AMA
1.Öz EE, Çınaroğlu D, Kardaş S, Kanter E, Kırık S, Çınaroğlu OS. Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department. GÜTAD. 2023;3(2):9-13. https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN
Chicago
Öz, Elif Eryurt, Deniz Çınaroğlu, Süleyman Kardaş, Efe Kanter, Süleyman Kırık, ve Osman Sezer Çınaroğlu. 2023. “Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 3 (2): 9-13. https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN.
EndNote
Öz EE, Çınaroğlu D, Kardaş S, Kanter E, Kırık S, Çınaroğlu OS (01 Ağustos 2023) Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 3 2 9–13.
IEEE
[1]E. E. Öz, D. Çınaroğlu, S. Kardaş, E. Kanter, S. Kırık, ve O. S. Çınaroğlu, “Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department”, GÜTAD, c. 3, sy 2, ss. 9–13, Ağu. 2023, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN
ISNAD
Öz, Elif Eryurt - Çınaroğlu, Deniz - Kardaş, Süleyman - Kanter, Efe - Kırık, Süleyman - Çınaroğlu, Osman Sezer. “Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 3/2 (01 Ağustos 2023): 9-13. https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN.
JAMA
1.Öz EE, Çınaroğlu D, Kardaş S, Kanter E, Kırık S, Çınaroğlu OS. Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department. GÜTAD. 2023;3:9–13.
MLA
Öz, Elif Eryurt, vd. “Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 3, sy 2, Ağustos 2023, ss. 9-13, https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN.
Vancouver
1.Elif Eryurt Öz, Deniz Çınaroğlu, Süleyman Kardaş, Efe Kanter, Süleyman Kırık, Osman Sezer Çınaroğlu. Analysis of Patients Consulted to the Dermatology Unit from the Emergency Department. GÜTAD [Internet]. 01 Ağustos 2023;3(2):9-13. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA66JF24XN