Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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This paper highlights critical aspects of examination, diagnosis and early management of the maxillofacial trauma patient.
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To evaluate the psychological health of ACEM Fellows and the important factors that impact on this health. ⋯ Most physicians are psychologically healthy. However, there appears to be a subgroup that is not thriving. Workplace stress should be addressed promptly and greater flexibility provided over hours worked and mix of professional activities.
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Emerg Med Australas · Feb 2004
ReviewPharmacological therapy of acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in the emergency department.
This paper critically reviews the major drug types that are currently used in the management of acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. As decompensated heart failure becomes an increasingly common problem in emergency departments in the developed world, optimization of emergency drug therapy for these critically ill patients is essential. The evidence base for 'routine therapy' in the ED is considered. The review also briefly considers emerging pharmacological therapies that may have an impact on future management of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema.
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Emerg Med Australas · Feb 2004
Clinical effects of exposure to the White-stemmed gum moth (Chelepteryx collesi).
The White-stemmed gum moth (Chelepteryx collesi) can be found in eastern Australia. The clinical effects of injuries caused by its many spine-like hairs are poorly defined and concern about the numerous hairs that remain embedded following contact with the cocoon have led to heroic means of removal. ⋯ The clinical effects of the White-stemmed gum moth were minor with local pain. Although hairs remained in all cases, they caused no problems. Complete removal of hairs is neither possible nor necessary, and painful and invasive methods should be avoided.