Irish journal of medical science
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A difficult question in autopsy practice is whether intracranial haemorrhage has resulted from or brought about a fall. ⋯ We are of the view that a comprehensive analysis of fatal falls with intracranial haemorrhage warrants a detailed neuropathologic examination as part of the overall death analysis.
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Determining the predictive factors for cardiac arrest may be helpful in the management of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and in estimating the outcome. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to investigate the effect of demographic data, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) initiating setting, compression method, and laboratory parameters on survival from cardiac arrest. ⋯ The results of this study revealed no significant difference between IHCA and OHCA CPR applications and between manual and mechanical compressions in terms of survival in patients with cardiac arrest. In addition, higher pH levels and lower lactate levels measured during CPR were independent predictors of survival.
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Many cycling collisions occur due to human error, cycling ability, distraction or infrastructure. One such infrastructural issue for cyclists sharing the road with tram lines is where the wheel of the bicycle gets caught in the rail track itself or in a gap between the rail and the road margin resulting in a sudden stall of the bicycle and potentially significant injury. This study aims to describe the crash characteristics of tram-track cycling collisions and their associated injuries. ⋯ Further prospective multi-centre studies are required to properly describe the magnitude cycling accidents around the Luas tracks and inform future public health measures in this area.
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In the present study, we aimed to validate the Behçet's syndrome Overall Damage Index (BODI) and compare its performance with that of vasculitis damage index (VDI) in Iranian patients with BD. ⋯ The BODI demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability in assessing BD-related damage in Iranian patients with BD.
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British American Football (BAF) is a developing sport in the UK, with keen growth in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league. Participation in BAF carries risks and so to facilitate safe participation medical care services must be evaluated. ⋯ These findings provide key information on the status of medical provision, facilities and protocols in BUCS BAF. Data reveals a lack of consistent medical personnel, particularly at training and away games, and training in emergency care.