ICJEM

The Intercontinental Journal of Emergency Medicine aims to publish issues related to all fields of emergency medicine and all specialties involved in the management of emergencies in the hospital and prehospital environment of the highest scientific and clinical value at an international level and accepts articles on these topics. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Botulinum toxin-related blepharoptosis in emergency department admissions
The use of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) has become prevalent not only for therapeutic purposes but also for cosmetic applications. Among healthcare professionals, there has been an increase in BoNT-A administration within familial or friend circles. This rise has corresponded with a notable increase in cases of unilateral blepharoptosis presenting in emergency department admissions. This trend may be attributed to insufficient knowledge and experience regarding the proper dosing of BoNT-A, inadequate understanding of facial anatomy, or anatomical variations of the supraorbital foramen or neurovascular pedicle. While BoNT-A administration for reducing facial wrinkles may appear straightforward for a healthcare professional, a thorough understanding of anatomy and the causes and treatment of blepharoptosis is essential.


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2. Ghanian S, Wambier SPF, Wambier CG. Mitigation of risk ofbotulinum toxin A-induced blepharoptosis with hyperconcentratedglabellar injections. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024;90(6): 1309-1310. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023
3. Bernardini FP, Skippen B, Croasdell B, et al; Complications in MedicalAesthetics Collaborative (CMAC) Study Group. Management of severebotulinum-induced eyelid ptosis with pretarsal botulinum toxin andoxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.1. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 17; 43(9):955-961.doi: 10.1093/asj/sjad070
Volume 2, Issue 3, 2024
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