1134 A comparison of the aerogen vibrating mesh nebuliser versus a standard jet nebuliser to deliver bronchodilators in moderate to severe asthma in the emergency ...

Background Rapid diagnosis of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke is crucial for timely thrombectomy and optimal patient outcomes. The LVOne test evaluates capillary blood D-dimer and glial fibrillary ...

Objectives & Background We aimed to determine the effectiveness of pre-hospital continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level inspiratory positive airway pressure (BiPAP) compared with usual ...

Dear editor, We read with great interest the review entitled ‘Paracetamol vs other analgesia in adult patients with minor musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review’,1 published in the Emergency ...

To date there are no published studies on the effectiveness of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after sexual exposure. However, as emergency physicians we are faced with the dilemma of assessing ...

Objectives & Background Severe sepsis in the paediatric population is a rare, but serious condition that requires prompt recognition and management in the Emergency Department. Whereas severe sepsis ...

Cohort, cross sectional, and case-control studies are collectively referred to as observational studies. Often these studies are the only practicable method of studying various problems, for example, ...

Methods/Design Consecutive patients with suspected CES presenting over a three-year period to the Emergency Department (ED) of a busy tertiary centre were included in the study. History and ...

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether venous blood gas measurement accurately demonstrates the degree of acidosis in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. A total of 27 papers were ...

Objective Despite ‘hospital resilience’ gaining prominence in recent years, it remains poorly defined. This article aims to define hospital resilience, build a preliminary conceptual framework and ...

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 ...

A shortcut review was carried out to establish whether having a shellfish or iodine allergy changed the risk of allergic reaction in patients receiving radiocontrast medium more than other concomitant ...