Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2022
Effect of computed tomography scanner location on time-to-computed tomography in the emergency department: A before and after study.
To compare time metrics associated with a temporary disruption to ED computed tomography (CT) scanner location from adjacent to the ED with direct access from resuscitation rooms, to a location remote to the ED. ⋯ Although rapid, proximate access to CT scanning is often considered desirable in terms of the management of trauma and other time-critical emergencies, the wider time and resource implications demonstrated in this study suggest a potential broader benefit to co-located CT scanning in ED. Our experience could be considered in future re-design of EDs.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2022
'You can make change happen': Experiences of emergency medicine leadership in the Pacific.
We sought to explore the activities, responsibilities and experience of leadership from Pacific emergency medicine (EM) doctors. Additionally, we explored knowledge, attitudes, leadership gaps and training insights for individual clinicians, and from a Pacific regional perspective. ⋯ Pacific EM doctors embrace leadership in their home countries and collaborate to drive positive change, build teams and gain recognition. As pioneers and advocates for EM, they bear high responsibility and risk burnout. These findings can inform future targeted leadership training and contribute to building Pacific regional networks for career sustainability and specialty advancement.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2022
Early reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocations in a ski field setting.
The present study describes the management of suspected shoulder dislocations in ski field clinics. ⋯ This short report raises the possibility that early anterior shoulder reduction in a ski field clinic can be safe without imaging, in select cases. Prospective studies including patient centred data are recommended.
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Emerg Med Australas · Jun 2022
Venous blood for the analysis of acid-base status in a model of septic shock.
To determine the relationship between arterial and venous acid-base status in a model of septic shock. ⋯ Venous blood provides a reliable measure of metabolic but not respiratory disturbance.