Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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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.
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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.