Parsonage-Turner Syndrome as a Rare Extrahepatic Complication of Hepatitis E Infection

Parsonage-Turner syndrome, also known as neuralgic amyotrophy, is a rare disorder characterized by painful clinical manifestations mainly involving the upper limbs. This syndrome seems to be triggered, among other factors, by some viral infections, although its pathophysiology remains unclear. Moreover, it has rarely been related to hepatitis E virus infection. We report the case of a 33-year-old man who was diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner syndrome following acute hepatitis E infection

Psychological impact of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the witness engaged in gestures of survival

peer reviewedThe occurrence of an unexpected death puts the witnesses of this event in a situation of high emotional impact. The benefit to allow the families of victims to dispense the first resuscitation techniques has been emphasized. However, little data exist on the emotional impact of a cardio-respiratory arrest outside the hospital on the witness, who is often a close family member. Recently, we investigated the presence of psychological distress and the factors influencing it, in the active practice of basic resuscitation gestures by the witnesses guided by the operator 112. Resuscitation by a person not belonging to the medical corps seems not to be devoid of impact. Indeed, the presence of psychological distress is observed for most of witnesses questioned 6 to 10 days after the call but also 3 months later. This work highlights therefore the importance of identifying the coping strategies involved, in order to promote potentially beneficial strategies and limit the trauma associated with this type of event

Acute pulmonary embolism: about paradox, judgments and evidences

peer reviewedPulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease in industrialized countries. Multiple clinical presentations and non-specific symptoms lead to frequents misdiagnosis. Using and plan therapeutic and admission versus discharge strategies

Périodes de garde pour les ambulanciers de l’Aide Médicale Urgente et les pompiers des Zones de Secours : revue narrative à tendance systématisée

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Parsonage-Turner Syndrome as a rare extra hepatic complication of hepatitis E infection

Parsonage-Turner syndrome, also known as neuralgic amyotrophy, is a rare disorder characterized by painful clinical manifestations mainly involving the upper limbs. This syndrome seems to be triggered, among other factors, by some viral infections, although its pathophysiology remains unclear. Moreover, it has rarely been related to hepatitis E virus infection. We report the case of a 33-year-old man who was diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner syndrome following acute hepatitis E infection