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Variables associated with administration of analgesia, nurse-initiated analgesia and early analgesia in the emergency department

Objective To determine the patient and clinical variables associated with administration of any analgesia, nurse-initiated analgesia (NIA, prescribed and administered by a nurse) and early analgesia ...
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Pre-hospital aspirin for suspected myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndromes: A headache for paramedics?

1 Pre-hospital Emergency Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine/Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, Cardiff, UK 2 Department of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Public Health, University ...
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Patient behaviour at the time of stroke onset: a cross-sectional survey of patient response to stroke symptoms

Correspondence to Dr Lisa Mellon, Division of Population Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland; lisamellon{at}rcsi.ie Background and ...
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Comparison of a long spinal board and vacuum mattress for spinal immobilisation

Objectives: This study was designed to compare the stability and comfort afforded by the long spinal board (backboard) and the vacuum mattress. Methods: Nine volunteers wearing standardised clothing ...
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Paracetamol overdose: an evidence based flowchart to guide management

National Poisons Information Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK Correspondence to: Dr A Jones, National Poisons Information Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, Avonley Road, ...
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A systematic review examining the impact of redirecting low-acuity patients seeking emergency department care: is the juice worth the squeeze?

Objectives Diverting patients away from the emergency department (ED) has been proposed as a solution for mitigating overcrowding. This systematic review examined the impact of interventions designed ...
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Prehospital management of lower limb fractures

Correspondence to: MrK M Porter Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Selly Oak Hospital,Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JD, UK; keith.porteruhb.nhs.uk Lower limb fractures are common ...
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Injuries associated with airbag deployment

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Kingdom. Airbags drastically reduce both morbidity and mortality from crashes, but with the increased use of airbags ...
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Mid-arm circumference can be used to estimate weight of adult and adolescent patients

Objectives Many drug and fluid regimens in emergency medicine are weight dependent in adults, but no standard adult weight estimation tools exist. Paediatric weight is often estimated in emergency ...
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From triage to transformation: tackling inequalities in emergency care through a public health lens

Emergency departments (EDs) and NHS ambulance services often serve as the first and only point of contact with healthcare for individuals from deprived communities, marginalised populations and other ...
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Use of nasal high-flow in emergency departments: a four-nation UK-wide survey

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Beyond the bullet: hidden financial wounds after firearm injury and paths towards equitable access to compensation

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