Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2000
[Roller skating accidents--the pattern of injuries and use of protective devices. Roller skating accidents in Viborg 1995-1998].
Circumstances and outcome of roller skating accidents (RSA) and the use of protective gear was surveyed. During 1.1.95-31.12.98 a questionnaire survey was conducted among subjects involved in RSA and combined with data from the A + E dept. A major increase in RSA was reported during this four year study period. ⋯ Of the 325 injured who answered the questionnaire, 67% (mostly children) did not use any kind of protective gear, and only 64% had purchased such gear. Beginners and experienced skaters showed differences regarding characteristics and risk profile. Education in non-risk behaviour and the recommendation of wrist guards seems permissible, as the number of injured is suspected to be steadily growing among teenagers.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · May 2000
[The pattern of medication errors in connection with intravenous administration at an intensive care unit].
In a static study, medication errors in intravenous administration were registered in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit. The most frequent type of errors included administration of incorrect doses, but also administration of diluted drugs over an excessive time period, use of previously opened ampoules, administration of unauthorized drugs, wrong infusion rates, dissolution of drugs in incorrect media, dissolution of drugs in incorrect volumes of dissolution media and wrong dosage form errors were observed.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · May 2000
Case Reports[Break of radial artery catheter resulting in a loose intra-arterial fragment].
An unusual complication after radial artery cannulation is described. Due to difficult fixation the distal part of the catheter broke loose, and was captured intravascularly. ⋯ The present case did not lead to surgical intervention. A suggestion is made as to, how to avoid this complication.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · May 2000
Multicenter Study Clinical Trial[Incidence, severity and mortality of acute respiratory failure in Denmark].
To determine the incidence, severity and 90-day mortality of acute respiratory failure (ARF), acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) we conducted an eight-week prospective cohort study in 48 Danish ICUs, during which all ICU admissions (n = 6647) > 14 years of age were assessed. ARF was defined as intubation and mechanical ventilation > 24 hrs. ALI and ARDS were defined in accordance with the American-European Consensus Conference criteria. ⋯ The 90-day mortality was 46.3% for ARF patients without ALI/ARDS, 47.3% for ALI patients and 46.2% for patients with ARDS. Compared to previously reported figures, the ARDS mortality is in the lower range whereas the incidence is slightly higher. This probably reflects a broader selection of patients when using the consensus criteria to define the ARDS population as opposed to definitions previously used.