Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Feb 2004
ReviewCyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors: do they have a role in emergency department prescribing?
Cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors (COXIB or CSI) have been released with a fanfare as efficacious and safer alternatives to traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They purport to offer equivalent degrees of analgesia and an improved safety profile. ⋯ This review discusses the pharmacology of these agents and reviews recent literature regarding their effectiveness and safety. It endeavours to answer the question 'Should we be using COXIB in emergency departments in Australasia'?
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To evaluate the psychological health of ACEM Fellows and the important factors that impact on this health. ⋯ Most physicians are psychologically healthy. However, there appears to be a subgroup that is not thriving. Workplace stress should be addressed promptly and greater flexibility provided over hours worked and mix of professional activities.