Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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The present study aims to determine and describe the involvement of Australian EDs in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and the role of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (EMPs). ⋯ The ED can be a focus for AMS and is at many sites surveyed. The EMP can provide an important role in this programme.
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2015
Letter Case ReportsApricot kernels: A rare case of cyanide toxicity.
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Emerg Med Australas · Oct 2015
Observational StudyOff-label and unlicenced medicine administration to paediatric emergency department patients.
To determine the prevalence and nature of off-label and unlicenced (off-label/unlicenced) medicine administration to paediatric ED patients. ⋯ Off-label/unlicenced medicine administration is common. A registry of commonly used off-label medicines is recommended in which the safety and efficacy of their off-label use have been demonstrated by published evidence.