Resuscitation
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Activating a rapid response system (RRS) at general wards requires memorizing trigger criteria, identifying deterioration, and timely notification of abnormalities. We aimed to assess the effect of decision support (DS)-linked RRS activation on management and outcomes. ⋯ Implementing a DS mechanism with an automated screening of verified abnormal vital signs linked to RRS activations at general wards was associated with improved practice and timeliness of hospital-wide RRS activations and reduced in-hospital resuscitations and mortality.
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Airway management is an important priority in the care of critically ill children. We sought to provide updated estimates of the epidemiology of pediatric out-of-hospital airway management and ventilation interventions in the United States. ⋯ BVM and advanced airway management occur in 1 of every 51 pediatric EMS encounters. BVM is the most commonly prehospital pediatric airway management technique, followed by TI and SGA insertion. These data provide contemporary perspectives of pediatric prehospital airway management.
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The present letter to editor comments the manuscript "Sex Disparities in Management and Outcomes of Cardiac Arrest Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction in the United States." by Verghese D and coworkers." presenting some comment on sex disparities in treatment and the need for an action on medical school.