Annals of emergency medicine
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This study investigated the rate of incorrect contact telephone numbers recorded during emergency department registration, and evaluated whether postdischarge contact rates can be improved by verifying the best contact number with the patient before discharge. ⋯ Verification of a best contact telephone number significantly improves the ability to contact patients after ED discharge.
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To describe the effectiveness and safety of succinylcholine administration by paramedics to out-of-hospital patients requiring endotracheal intubation. ⋯ The use of succinylcholine by paramedics to assist intubation appears to aid in intubation of patients who are not in cardiac arrest. However, significant cardiac complications can occur.
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[King JA. NHTSA Notes Commentary: EMS Education Agenda for the Future: Flexner revisited. Ann Emerg Med. June 2000;35:624-625.].
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[Schmidt T. Futility-futilis -the leaky vessel. Ann Emerg Med. June 2000;35:615-617.].