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Enhancing Emergency Care: Capacity Building in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Accident and Emergency Staff at a Ghanaian Emergency Department [PDF]

Emergency Medicine International
Conclusion: This study strongly advocates for the integration of ongoing BLS training programs to maintain high standards of emergency medical care, particularly in resource-limited settings as regular BLS training can improve emergency care and patient ...
Nana Serwaa Agyeman Quao, Janet Naki Opare, Abena Antwiaa Adom-Asomaning, Eugene Adomako, Yaa Darkowaa Appiah, Malwine Abena Obuobisah   +5 more
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A Study of the Pattern of Admissions to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka [PDF]

Emergency Medicine International, 2020
Introduction. The latest national healthcare reform policies of Sri Lanka include the development of accident and emergency (A&E) departments in all major hospitals.
Priyamali Jayasekera, Gayani Dassanayake, Kasthuri Bandara, Lakmali Jayawardhena, K. M. S. Malkanthi   +4 more
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Estimating and visualising imprecision in radiological emergency response assessments [PDF]

, 2011
After an accidental release of radioactivity to atmosphere, modelling assessments are needed to predict what the contamination levels are likely to be and what measures need to be taken to protect human health.
Haywood, S. M.
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The DH accident and emergency department model - a national generic model used locally [PDF]

, 2006
The Department of Health (DH) Accident and Emergency (A&E) simulation model was developed by Operational Research analysts within DH to inform the national policy team of significant barriers to the national target for 98% of all A&E attendances to be ...
Huxham, S, Halsall, D, Fletcher, A, Worthington, D J   +3 more
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Attitudes and educational needs of emergency doctors providing palliative and end-of-life care in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional analysis based on a self-report study

BMC Palliative Care, 2021
Background Due to the ageing population in Hong Kong, the importance and need of palliative care and end-of-life (EOL) care are coming under the spotlight.
Kwun Hang Wong, Li Chuan Marc Yang, Kam Wing Raymond Woo, Oi Fung Wong, Wing Yan Kwong, Choi Fung Tse, Shing Kit Tommy Lam, Hing Man Ma, Chau Hung Albert Lit, Hiu Fai Ho, Yau Ngai Shih   +10 more
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Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing Head Down Deep Breathing Method Versus Modified Valsalva Manoeuvre for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2021
Introduction: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is commonly encountered in the emergency department (ED). Vagal manoeuvres are internationally recommended therapy in stable patients. The head down deep breathing (HDDB) technique was previously described
Hoon Chin Lim, Yi-En Clara Seah, Arshad Iqbal, Vern Hsen Tan, Shieh Mei Lai   +4 more
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Treating Critically Ill Patients Experiencing SARS-CoV-2 Severe Infection with Ig-M and Ig-A Enriched Ig-G Infusion

Antibiotics, 2021
SARS-CoV-2 in patients who need intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with a mortality rate ranging from 10 to 40–45%, with an increase in morbidity and mortality in presence of sepsis.
Alberto Corona, Giuseppe Richini, Sara Simoncini, Marta Zangrandi, Monica Biasini, Giuseppe Russo, Mauro Pasqua, Clemente Santorsola, Camilla Gregorini, Chiara Giordano   +9 more
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Improving Patient Flow Through Axiomatic Design of Hospital Emergency Departments [PDF]

, 2009
Organised by: Cranfield UniversityIn response to crowding in hospital emergency departments (ED), efforts have been made to increase patient flow through the Fast Track (FT).
Kim, S-G., Peck, J.
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What do we really know about infants who attend Accident and Emergency departments? [PDF]

, 2013
Aims: Accident and Emergency attendances continue to rise. Infants are disproportionately represented. This study examines the clinical reasons infants attend UK Accident and Emergency departments.
Reed, J, Blair, M, Heys, M, Kwong, H-M
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Setting staffing requirements for time-dependent queueing networks: the case of accident and emergency departments [PDF]

, 2012
An incentive scheme aimed at reducing patients’ waiting times in accident and emergency departments was introduced by the UK government in 2000. It requires 98% of patients to be discharged, transferred, or admitted to inpatient care within 4 hours of ...
Dave Worthington, Navid Izady, Worthington, D. J., Izady, N., Worthington, David, Izady, Navid, Worthington, Dave   +6 more
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