European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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The Fliker, the new version of the foot-propelled scooter, has emerged as an increasingly popular recreational activity for children. This increase in popularity has led to a number of attendances to our tertiary paediatric emergency department (ED) with Fliker-associated injuries. The aim of this study was to examine the incidence and type of such injuries. ⋯ The Fliker is one of a number of fad recreational activities to have emerged in recent times. Similar to some of its predecessors (e.g. Heelys, rollerblades), it is associated with a spectrum of injuries in children.
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Self-perception of knowledge and confidence in performing basic life support among medical students.
Before implementing new workshops and teaching in our faculty for performing basic life support (BLS), we aimed to determine the level of self-confidence of medical students with regard to the management of cardiac arrest (CA). ⋯ Self-perception of qualification in BLS is poor in our faculty. In our study, personal witnessing of CA greatly influenced confidence, whereas level of study did not.
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Comment Letter
Emergency department short-stay ward for dengue management.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Tracheal intubation during chest compressions performed by qualified emergency physicians unfamiliar with the Pentax-Airwayscope.
Experienced emergency physicians were recruited and a randomized crossover trial was conducted to compare the performance of the Pentax-Airwayscope (AWS) video-laryngoscope with the Macintosh laryngoscope (McL) for tracheal intubation during continuous chest compressions under three different scenarios: (1) normal airway, (2) limited neck mobility, and (3) tongue edema. ⋯ Although participants were experienced emergency physicians familiar with the McL and unfamiliar with the AWS, the AWS proved to be a better tool than the McL to perform tracheal intubation during continuous chest compressions on a manikin. The AWS should be considered as an initial intubating tool to perform tracheal intubation during continuous chest compressions rather than the McL.