The American journal of emergency medicine
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Should nurses use mechanical chest compression devices during cardiopulmonary resuscitation? Preliminary data.
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There has been a marked increased in moped use over the past few years. In addition, there has been an increase in moped-related injuries presenting to the emergency department (ED). The objective of this study is to characterize moped-related injuries presenting to US EDs and obtain national estimates of moped injury incidence over time. ⋯ Moped injuries have increased since 2007 and mopeds are associated with severe injuries. Education and reexamination of current moped laws may decrease the number and severity of moped-related injuries.
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Overproduction of free radicals is a main factor contributing to cerebral injury after cardiac arrest (CA)/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We sought to evaluate the impact of edaravone on the survival and neurological outcomes after CA/CPR in rats. ⋯ Edaravone improves survival and neurological outcomes following CPR via antioxidative and antiapoptotic effects in rats.