Irish journal of medical science
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To examine the prevalence and impact of back pain (BP) and residual limb pain (RLP) in ambulatory lower limb amputees (LLAs). ⋯ Irish LLAs maintain functional capacity despite suffering moderate intensity BP and RLP.
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Clarithromycin is a commonly used macrolide antibiotic. It is known to cause QT prolongation. Medication induced QT prolongation is a major risk factor for the development of torsade de pointes. ⋯ Knowledge of medications which prolong the QT interval is important to minimize the risk of ventricular arrhythmias, which may lead to sudden death. This is essential in patients with a congenitally long QT interval.
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The neonatal multiple organ dysfunction score (NEOMOD) predicts mortality during the first 28 days of life, and provides information on organ functions influencing mortality. ⋯ The NEOMOD evaluates daily the severity of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) and is an accurate predictor of mortality.
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Lack of financial resources was internationally ranked as the greatest limitation to the application of human physiological simulation in clinical teaching. The Beaumont Simulation Centre in the Republic of Ireland is solely funded by once-off grant payments. Attracting a range of health care specialties through course diversity can offset costs. ⋯ This study demonstrates successful post-graduate course development in a simulation centre with narrow budgetary restrictions. In addition, it is the first to examine Irish anaesthetists', nurses' and dentists' attitudes towards full-scale simulation as an assessment tool.