Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2008
Australasian emergency physicians: a learning and educational needs analysis. Part three: participation by FACEM in available CPD: what do they do and do they like it?
To determine the participation of Emergency Physicians (EP) in currently available continuing professional development opportunities (CPD), their perception of the usefulness of available CPD and their preferred format or method of CPD desired in the future. ⋯ Whilst emergency physicians currently participate in a wide variety of learning methods, the results of this survey suggest EP most appreciate ED based teaching, would like more contact with other departments, along with increased opportunities for simulation based learning and attendance at international conferences.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2008
Safety and effectiveness of high-dose midazolam for severe behavioural disturbance in an emergency department with suspected psychostimulant-affected patients.
To trial high-dose midazolam sedation protocol for uncooperative patients with suspected psychostimulant-induced behavioural disorders. End-points were effectiveness and safety. ⋯ High-dose midazolam protocols cannot be supported as universally safe. High-dose protocols for severe behavioural disturbance are not more effective, with failures occurring even after repeated dosing.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2008
In the wake of Sri Lanka's tsunami: the health for the south capacity-building project.
In response to the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, the Health for the South Project was developed for Sri Lanka. The capacity-building component of this project involves the provision of trauma and emergency care training to the staff of Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK) in Galle, Sri Lanka. ⋯ Key elements of the capacity-building programme include the on-site emergency care training by teams of Australian emergency physicians and emergency nurses, working alongside the staff of the Emergency Treatment Unit in THK. It is expected that the programme will continue for at least 2 years, during which time a new Emergency and Trauma Centre will be constructed.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2008
Editorial CommentSedation of agitated patients in the emergency department.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2008
Prevalence of morphine use and time to initial analgesia in an Australian emergency department.
To explore the association of morphine use with factors influencing time to initial analgesia (T-A). ⋯ T-A is an important indicator of the quality of ED services. Severity of illness and patient volume were significant factors associated with extended T-A. Strategies for improving pain management in the complex ED environment are discussed.