Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2024
The shock index predicts in-flight blood transfusion in aeromedical trauma patients.
To define the utility of the Triage Revised Trauma Score (TRTS), GCS/Age/arterial Pressure (GAP) score, and shock index (SI) in predicting the need for in-flight blood product administration in civilian trauma patients transported by an aeromedical platform. ⋯ The SI demonstrates favourable test characteristics for predicting the need for in-flight blood product administration. Prospective validation of these results is warranted.
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Buddy Study: Local reach, adoption and implementation following a randomised controlled trial of conservative management of fifth metacarpal neck fractures.
To understand the reach, adoption and implementation of the evidence that buddy strapping for uncomplicated fifth metacarpal neck fractures is non-inferior to plaster casting. ⋯ Even in a department where primary research is conducted, implementation requires ongoing attention to factors impacting reach and adoption.