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This study aimed to explore the availability and use of capnography to confirm correct tracheal tube placement in the pediatric intensive care unit in the United Kingdom
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland recommend the use of capnography to ensure correct tracheal tube placement in the theater environment. Correct tracheal tube placement is essential in the care of ventilated patient, even more vital if the patient is critically ill, if serious morbidity and mortality is to be more...
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - correct tracheal tube placement
Categories:
correct tracheal tube placement
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Paediatr Anaesth,
Vol: 15 Page: 591-6 July 2005
C. Cumming; J. McFadzean
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This study described the effect of early administration of analgesia for acute abdominal pain in the accident and emergency setting
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Recent trials suggest that the early administration of analgesia in patients with acute abdominal pain facilitates examination and does not delay diagnosis. We investigated current practice regarding analgesia for these patients. METHODS: All patients admitted via the accident and emergency department with abdominal pain were included. The main outcome measures evaluated more...
International Classification:
Drugs - analgesia
Categories:
abdominal pain
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Emerg Med,
Vol: 11 Page: 309-12 December 2004
J. Shabbir; P. F. Ridgway; K. Lynch; C. E. Law; D. Evoy; J. B. O'Mahony; K. Mealy
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This study aimed to explore how physical (dental caries) and psychosocial (age, dental anxiety and dental health behaviour) factors, associated with child and parent, influenced dentists' sedation choice when a child presents in pain
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to examine how physical (dental caries) and psychosocial (age, dental anxiety and dental health behaviour) factors, associated with child and parent, influenced dentists' sedation choice when a child presents in pain. METHODS: 600 parents whose children were aged between 5 and 11 years took part: 200 attended for routine dental care (RDC); the more...
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - dental caries
Categories:
dental caries
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Community Dent Oral Epidemiol,
Vol: 29 Page: 30-6 February 2001
P. Carson; R. Freeman
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This study examined the management of children with foreign bodies in the nose or ear in an attempt to see whether these children can be successfully managed in Accident & Emergency or whether they should be referred to the Otolaryngology service
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OBJECTIVE: This study reviews the management of children with foreign bodies in the nose or ear in an attempt to see whether these children can be successfully managed in the Accident and Emergency (A & E) Department or whether they should be directly referred to the Otolaryngology service. METHODS: The records of all children with a foreign body in either the nose or ear who presented more...
International Classification:
Procedure - foreign bodies exteraction
Categories:
foreign bodies
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol,
Vol: 70 Page: 425-8 March 2006
T. Mackle; B. Conlon
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The aim of this study was to explore the impact on mortality and morbidity of parenteral penicillin given to children before admission to hospital with suspected meningococcal disease
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact on mortality and morbidity of parenteral penicillin given to children before admission to hospital with suspected meningococcal disease. DESIGN: Retrospective comparison of fatal and non-fatal cases. SETTING: England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; December 1997 to February 1999. PARTICIPANTS: 158 children aged 0-16 years (26 died, 132 survived) in whom a more...
International Classification:
Other - parenteral penicillin
Categories:
parenteral penicillin; -mortality; morbidity;
Geography:
the United Kingdom
Bmj,
Vol: 332 Page: 1295-8 June 2006
A. Harnden; N. Ninis; M. Thompson; R. Perera; M. Levin; D. Mant; R. Mayon-White
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This study aimed to explore the method of teaching junior doctors in recognising child abuse and neglect
International Classification:
Practice/knowledge - child abuse
Categories:
child abuse; child neglect;
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Med Educ,
Vol: 37 Page: 1046 November 2003
C. Macleod; O. Dornan; A. Livingstone; L. McCormack; J. Lees; M. Jenkins
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The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a pre-hospital medical response unit on patient care and emergency department attendances
Abstract:
A rapid response team was instigated in Cork to improve prehospital care and reduce unnecessary Emergency Department (ED) visits. This consisted of a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in Emergency Medicine and a Paramedic who attended all "999" calls in a designated rapid response vehicle on the allotted study days. Two hundred and sixty-three patients were seen on designated days more...
International Classification:
Health service provision
Categories:
impact of medical response unit
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 101 Page: 44-6 February 2008
C. Deasy; D. Ryan; C. O'Donnell; S. Cusack
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