Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2017
Observational StudyFactors influencing choice of pre-hospital transportation of patients with potential acute coronary syndrome: An observational study.
To determine factors associated with ambulance use in patients with confirmed and potential acute coronary syndrome presenting to the ED. ⋯ Patients with possible ischaemic symptoms who are at a high risk of cardiac disease do not utilise ambulance services more than low risk patients. In general, transport to hospital using ambulance services by patients with symptoms of possible acute coronary syndrome is low despite community campaigns.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2017
Public cardiopulmonary resuscitation training rates and awareness of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional survey of Victorians.
To provide contemporary Australian data on the public's training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and awareness of hands-only CPR. ⋯ From an Australian perspective, there is still room for improvement in CPR training rates and awareness of hands-only CPR. Further promotion of hands-only CPR and self-instruction (e.g. DVD kits or online) may see further improvements in CPR training and bystander CPR rates.
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Emerg Med Australas · Apr 2017
Transfer of care and overstay in the management of cellulitis in the emergency short stay unit: A retrospective cohort study.
This study aimed to quantify the rate of transfer of care or overstay from cellulitis management in the emergency short stay unit (ESSU) and to identify risk factors during initial assessment associated with transfer of care or overstay. ⋯ Transfer of care or overstay after admission to ESSU was high among patients with cellulitis. Variables independently associated with transfer of care or overstay were obesity, i.v. drug use, elevated white blood cell count and elevated C-reactive protein. Awareness of these variables can inform appropriate guidelines for ESSU admission, potentially improving patient flow and reducing length of stay in the ED and hospital.