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Association of emergency intensive care unit occupancy due to brain-dead organ donors with ambulance diversion. International journal

Tetsuya Yumoto, Takafumi Obara, Takashi Hongo, Tsuyoshi Nojima, Kohei Tsukahara, Masaki Hisamura, Atsunori Nakao, Takashi Yorifuji, Hiromichi Naito

Scientific reports 15 ( 1 ) 12633 - 12633 2025.4

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Our study aims to explore how intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy by brain-dead organ donors affects emergency ambulance diversions. In this retrospective, single-center study at an emergency ICU (EICU), brain-dead organ donors were managed until organ procurement. We classified each day between August 1, 2021, and July 31, 2023, as either an exposure day (any day with a brain-dead organ donor in the EICU from admission to organ procurement) or a control day (all other days). The study compared these days and used multiple logistic regression analysis to assess the impact of EICU occupancy by brain-dead organ donors on ambulance diversions. Over two years, 6,058 emergency patients were transported by ambulance, with 1327 admitted to the EICU, including 13 brain-dead organ donors. Brain-dead donors had longer EICU stays (17 vs. 2 days, P < 0.001). With 168 exposure and 562 control days, EICU occupancy was higher on exposure days (75% vs. 67%, P = 0.003), leading to more ambulance diversions. Logistic regression showed exposure days significantly increased ambulance diversions, with an odds ratio of 1.79 (95% CIs 1.10-2.88). This study shows that managing brain-dead organ donors in the EICU leads to longer stays and higher occupancy, resulting in more frequent ambulance diversions. These findings highlight the critical need for policies that optimize ICU resource allocation while maintaining the infrastructure necessary to support organ donation programs and ensuring continued care for brain-dead donors, who play an essential role in addressing the organ shortage crisis.

DOI： 10.1038/s41598-025-97198-7

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Age-specific assessment of initial hemoglobin levels and shock index for predicting life-saving interventions in pediatric blunt liver and spleen injuries. International journal

Tetsuya Yumoto, Takafumi Obara, Takashi Hongo, Atsuyoshi Iida, Kohei Tsukahara, Morihiro Katsura, Yutaka Kondo, Hideto Yasuda, Shigeki Kushimoto, Takashi Yorifuji, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao

Scientific reports 15 ( 1 ) 8502 - 8502 2025.3

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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining initial hemoglobin levels with the shock index for predicting the need for life-saving interventions (LSI) in pediatric patients with blunt liver and spleen injuries (BLSI), specifically tailored to different age groups. This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with BLSI in Japan. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) were used to assess predictive accuracy. The study included 1,370 patients. LSI was required in 59 of 247 (23.9%) aged 1 to 6 years, 100 of 402 (24.9%) aged 7 to 12 years, and 125 of 297 (42.1%) patients aged 13 to 16 years. Within each specific age group, the predictability was categorized as fair and appeared higher than that of the entire cohort or when using either parameter alone. Notably, in the 1 to 6-year age group, the combined values showed the highest predictability, which was statistically superior to the shock index alone (AUROC of 0.770 vs. 0.671, P = 0.025). Tailoring initial hemoglobin levels and shock index to specific age groups enhances predictability of LSI in pediatric BLSI, showing a fair level of predictive accuracy.

DOI： 10.1038/s41598-025-92673-7

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Prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of suicide-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest among patients committing self-harm and suicide-attempts in Japan: A nationwide registry study. International journal

Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Shunta Jinno, Yuka Yamamura, Takafumi Obara, Tsuyoshi Nojima, Kohei Tsukahara, Hiromichi Naito, Takashi Yorifuji, Atsunori Nakao

Resuscitation plus 22 100923 - 100923 2025.3

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BACKGROUND: Suicide-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is characterized by extremely low survival rates and represents a considerable global public health concern. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of suicide-related OHCA. METHODS: This multicenter, retrospective cohort study is an analysis of data collected from the JAPAN Registry of Self-harm and Suicide Attempts. Patients were divided into two groups, the OHCA group and the non-OHCA group. The primary outcome was death at 30 days. RESULTS: Among 1,960 self-harm and suicide attempts patients, 213 patients (10.9 %) were assigned to the OHCA group and 1,747 (89.1%) were in the non-OHCA group.Patients in the OHCA group were older (44 vs. 33 years old, p < 0.001), and the OHCA group had a higher proportion of males compared to the non-OHCA group (122 [57.3%] vs. 604 [34.6%], p < 0.001). Despite missing and unknown data, lower proportions of psychiatric consultation history (54 [30.8%] vs. 1177 [70.5%], p < 0.001), psychiatric hospitalization history (9 [5.1%] vs. 386 [23.1%], p < 0.001), and previous suicide attempts (16 [9.2%] vs. 807 [48.4%], p < 0.001) were observed in the OHCA group. Risk of death at 30 days was significantly higher in the OHCA group (200 [93.9%] vs. 31 [1.8%], p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Suicide-related OHCA was rare and associated with poorer prognosis compared to patients without OHCA. It was more common in middle-aged men without a history of psychiatric care or prior suicide attempts, although the study was limited by missing data.

DOI： 10.1016/j.resplu.2025.100923

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Undetermined Ruptured Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Following High-Energy Blunt Abdominal Trauma Requiring Emergency Laparotomy. International journal

Ippei Matsuo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Akari Tsuji, Ryo Tanabe, Toshihisa Matsumura, Mikoto Shimabara, Masaaki Akai, Shoji Takagi, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao

Clinical case reports 13 ( 1 ) e70071 2025.1

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Blunt abdominal trauma causing intraperitoneal injury and/or bleeding can be life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention. Diagnosing these cases can be challenging, especially when pre-existing conditions are involved. Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a rare tumor of the appendix that can lead to pseudomyxoma peritonei. Herein, we present a case of ruptured LAMN following blunt abdominal trauma after a high-energy head-on collision, complicating the differentiation from other intraperitoneal injuries. A 42-year-old Japanese female was brought to our hospital following high-energy head-on collision. She presented with stable vital signs, complaining of anterior chest pain and abdominal tenderness without peritoneal irritation. Computed tomography scans indicated multiple fractures in her chest and complex fluid around the Douglas fossa extending to the ileocecal area, with a slightly dilated appendix tip. Despite stable vitals, emergency laparotomy was needed for suspected peritonitis and/or intraperitoneal hemorrhage. Emergency laparotomy revealed yellowish, jelly-like ascites and a ruptured appendiceal tumor. LAMN was suspected, and the appendix was completely resected, with cytoreductive surgery carefully performed. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of LAMN. Postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on Day 13 and referred for further LAMN management. This case report highlights the diagnostic difficulties of LAMN rupture following blunt abdominal trauma, stressing the need to consider rare conditions like LAMN in differential diagnoses of acute abdomen posttrauma.

DOI： 10.1002/ccr3.70071

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Association of blood carboxyhemoglobin levels with mortality and neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. International journal

Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Hiromichi Naito, Tomohiro Hiraoka, Yuya Murakami, Takafumi Obara, Tsuyoshi Nojima, Toshiyuki Aokage, Atsunori Nakao

Acute medicine & surgery 12 ( 1 ) e70053 2025

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BACKGROUND: Carbon monoxide (CO), produced endogenously by heme oxygenase-1, plays a crucial role in the immune system by mitigating cellular damage under stress. However, the significance of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is not well understood. This study aimed to explore the association between COHb levels at hospital arrival and within the first 24 h post-arrival with 30-day mortality and neurological outcomes in patients who experienced OHCA. METHODS: This single-center, retrospective study analyzed data from adult patients who experienced OHCA seen at Okayama University Hospital from 2019 to 2023. The patients were assigned to one of two study groups based on COHb levels (0.0% or ≥0.1%) upon hospital arrival. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. RESULTS: Among the 560 eligible patients who experienced OHCA, 284 (50.7%) were in the COHb 0.0% group and 276 (49.3%) were in the COHb ≥ 0.1% group. The 30-day mortality was significantly higher in the COHb 0.0% group compared to the COHb ≥ 0.1% group (264 [92.9%] vs. 233 [84.4%]). Multivariable logistic regression showed that the COHb 0.0% group was associated with 30-day mortality (adjusted ORs: 2.24, 95% CIs: 1.10-4.56). Non-survivors at 30 days who were admitted to the intensive care unit had lower COHb levels at hospital arrival (0.0% vs. 0.2%) and lower mean COHb levels during the first 24 h post-arrival (0.7% vs. 0.9%) compared to survivors. CONCLUSIONS: COHb levels of 0.0% were linked to worse outcomes in patients experiencing OHCA, warranting further research on the prognostic implications of COHb in this context.

DOI： 10.1002/ams2.70053

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Association between metabolic acidosis and post-intubation hypotension in airway management performed in the emergency department. International journal

Masafumi Suga, Takeshi Nishimura, Tatsuya Ochi, Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Atsunori Nakao, Satoshi Ishihara, Hiromichi Naito

Heliyon 10 ( 23 ) e40224 2024.12

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INTRODUCTION: Post-intubation hypotension (PIH) is a common complication of intubations performed in the emergency department (ED). Identification of patients at high-risk for PIH is a major challenge. We aimed to determine whether pre-intubation metabolic acidosis affects the incidence of PIH in the ED. METHODS: This was a single-center, retrospective, observational study of consecutive patients requiring emergent endotracheal intubation (ETI) from November 1, 2016 to March 31, 2022 at Hyogo Emergency Medical Center, an urban ED. The primary outcome was PIH, defined as a decreased systolic blood pressure (sBP) of <90 mmHg, required initiation of any vasopressor, or a decrease in sBP by ≥ 20 % within 30 min following intubation. Patients were divided into two groups: those with pre-intubation metabolic acidosis (metabolic acidosis group), defined as pH < 7.3 and base excess (BE) < -4 mmol/L on arterial blood gas analysis, and those with no metabolic acidosis (without-metabolic acidosis group). The association between PIH and pre-intubation metabolic acidosis was examined using multivariable logistic regression models. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was produced to assess the predictive value of pre-intubation BE for PIH. RESULTS: The study included 311 patients. PIH occurred in 65.5 % (74/113) of patients in the metabolic acidosis group and 29.3 % (58/198) of patients in the without-metabolic acidosis group. Multivariable logistic regression demonstrated that metabolic acidosis was associated with PIH (odds ratio 4.06, 95 % confidence interval 2.31-7.11). In the ROC analysis, the optimal cut-off point for BE was -4.1 (sensitivity = 71 %, specificity = 70 %), with the area under the ROC curve 0.74. CONCLUSION: Pre-intubation metabolic acidosis was significantly associated with PIH. Physicians.

DOI： 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40224

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Differences in the Usability of Fully Automated External Defibrillators between Medical and Nonmedical Professionals.

Tsuyoshi Nojima, Takafumi Obara, Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Hiromichi Naito, Atsunori Nakao

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) 2024.12

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Objective Early defibrillation is crucial for improving the survival rates of patients with shockable cardiac arrest (OHCA). Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are essential in basic life support (BLS), yet their usage in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests remains around 10%. There are two types of AEDs: semi-automatic (s-AED) and fully automatic (f-AED), with the latter automatically delivering a shock if indicated. Although f-AEDs were introduced in Japan in 2021, they have not yet been widely adopted. The present study investigated whether or not the ease of use and preferences for these AED types differ between healthcare professionals and laypersons. Methods BLS courses, including training on both AED types, were conducted between 2021 and 2022 at our institution. The participants were divided into medical and non-medical professional groups, and a survey was administered. Results A total of 443 participants were included, with 47 medical professionals and 396 non-medical professionals. Notably, 401 participants were new to f-AED lectures. The medical professional group had more prior experience with AED training courses than non-medical professionals and showed a preference for s-AEDs, whereas the non-medical professional group showed no significant preference. Although a subset of participants expressed hesitation in pressing the shock button on the s-AEDs, no statistically significant difference was observed between the groups. Conclusion This study suggests that preferences for AED types may vary between medical and non-medical professional groups, with some reluctance in using s-AEDs. Although no significant differences in hesitation were found between the groups, f-AEDs may reduce hesitation and potentially improve AED effectiveness during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

DOI： 10.2169/internalmedicine.4578-24

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救急搬送件数の急増と働き方改革への対応岡山大学の取り組み

湯本哲也, 内藤宏道, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 小崎吉訓, 上田浩平, 野島剛, 飯田淳義, 塚原紘平, 中尾篤典

日本臨床救急医学会雑誌 27 ( 6 ) 765 - 771 2024.12

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2024年4月から医師にも働き方改革が適用された。当院では救急搬送件数が直近3年間で3倍に急増した。これに対応するため院内外の協力・連携や下り搬送の体制強化,病院救命士の活用・育成によるタスク・シェア/シフトの促進に努めてきた。その他,徹底したシフト制など働き方改革を進めてきた。また,大学病院としての使命でもある研究・教育にも注力してきた。2023年度の院内時間外勤務時間は2022年度のそれと比較して有意に減少したものの,働き方改革前後での全体的な満足度に変化はなかった。働き方改革は労働時間もさることながら,その中身が重要であり,救急科としての専門性や役割を発揮しながら,個々がやりがいを実感できる環境づくりが重要であるが,自己研鑽という名の時間外労働の実態は反映されにくく,地域救急医療体制維持と働き方改革とのバランスも今後の課題である。(著者抄録)

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COVID-19流行前後における小児院外心停止例に対するBystander CPRの変化とアウトカムの検証

小原隆史, 内藤宏道, 塚原紘平, 本郷貴識, 野島剛, 湯本哲也, 中尾篤典

蘇生 43 ( 3 ) 188 - 188 2024.11

脳疾患による院外心停止の特徴に関して

内藤宏道, 野島剛, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 湯本哲也, 中尾篤典

蘇生 43 ( 3 ) 182 - 182 2024.11

院外心停止患者における来院時体温による体温管理療法と30日後の神経学的予後

野島剛, 内藤宏道, 小原隆史, 田邉綾, 本郷貴識, 小崎吉訓, 上田浩平, 湯本哲也, 塚原紘平, 中尾篤典

蘇生 43 ( 3 ) 181 - 181 2024.11

敗血症患者における来院時血中COHbの意義についての検証

福留将真, 湯本哲也, 薬師寺泰匡, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 小崎吉訓, 野島剛, 上田浩平, 塚原紘平, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 645 - 645 2024.11

いざ、多臓器不全に立ち向かえ!最新の基礎研究を眺めてみよう治療的医療ガスのクリティカルケア領域への応用

湯本哲也, 青景聡之, 小原隆史, 上田浩平, 野島剛, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 613 - 613 2024.11

低体温症における来院時血中COHbの意義についての検証

三次悠哉, 湯本哲也, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 小崎吉訓, 野島剛, 上田浩平, 飯田淳義, 塚原紘平, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 812 - 812 2024.11

ヘリウムガス吸入による心停止蘇生後に脳死下臓器提供に至った一例

神野駿太, 湯本哲也, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 野島剛, 上田浩平, 小崎吉訓, 塚原紘平, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 782 - 782 2024.11

心停止のエピソードがあった症例の脳死下および心停止下臓器提供 ECPRの有無による比較

湯本哲也, 塚原紘平, 小原隆史, 本郷貴識, 野島剛, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 781 - 781 2024.11

心肺蘇生を望まない意思表示のある院外心停止患者対応の実態と今後の展望

田邉綾, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 野島剛, 上田浩平, 稲葉基高, 小崎吉訓, 塚原紘平, 湯本哲也, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 752 - 752 2024.11

オール岡山での搬送困難事例を減らすための取り組み高齢者施設における急変時等相談対応事業を開始して

湯本哲也, 田邉綾, 本郷貴識, 小原隆史, 小崎吉訓, 野島剛, 上田浩平, 飯田淳義, 塚原紘平, 内藤宏道, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 688 - 688 2024.11

脳死下臓器提供のプロセスに関する包括的研究多機関共同後ろ向き研究J-RESPECT studyより

湯本哲也, 内藤宏道, 塚原紘平, 小原隆史, 本郷貴識, 早川峰司, 横堀將司, 西山慶, 渥美生弘, 田崎修, 中尾篤典

日本救急医学会雑誌 35 ( 11 ) 666 - 666 2024.11

Prevalence and Management of Oral Intake Restrictions in Critically Ill Patients: Insights from a Multicenter Point Prevalence Study. International journal

Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Keibun Liu, Kensuke Nakamura, Akira Kawauchi, Takefumi Tsunemitsu, Nobuto Nakanishi, Atsunori Nakao, Hiromichi Naito

Dysphagia 2024.10

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Oral intake restrictions due to dysphagia in the intensive care unit (ICU) can increase morbidity, mortality, and negatively impact quality of life. The current oral intake practice and clinical management strategies for addressing dysphagia in the ICU are not well-defined. This study aimed to elucidate the clinical practices surrounding oral intake restrictions due to dysphagia and its management strategies in the ICU. A multicenter, prospective, cross-sectional, 2-day point prevalence study was conducted in Japan. Relevant data on the clinical circumstances surrounding oral intake practice and the implementation of strategies to prevent dysphagia for patients admitted to the ICU on November 1, 2023, and December 1, 2023, were collected. The primary outcome was the prevalence of oral intake restrictions in patients, defined by a Functional Oral Intake Scale score of less than 7 among eligible patients for oral intake. Out of 326 participants, 187 were eligible for the final analysis after excluding 139 patients who were not eligible for oral intake, primarily due to tracheal intubation. Among those eligible, 69.0% (129/187) encountered oral intake restrictions. About 52.4% (98/187) of patients underwent swallowing screenings; 36.7% (36/98) of these were suspected of having dysphagia. Compensatory and behavioral swallowing rehabilitation were provided to 21.9% (41/187) and 10.6% (20/187) of patients, respectively, from ICU admission to the survey date. Only 27.4% (14/51) of post-extubation and 9.3% (3/32) of post-stroke patients received swallowing rehabilitation. Notably, no ICUs had dedicated speech and language therapists, and most (85.7%, 18/21) lacked established swallowing rehabilitation protocols. This 2-point prevalence survey study revealed that oral intake restrictions due to dysphagia are common in ICUs, but few patients are screened for swallowing issues or receive rehabilitation. More clinical studies are needed to develop effective protocols for identifying and managing dysphagia, including screenings and rehabilitation in the ICU.

DOI： 10.1007/s00455-024-10772-5

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