European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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Reports indicate that chest compression may induce skeletal chest injuries. We aimed to assess the factors associated with skeletal chest injuries and the probability of skeletal chest injuries following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients who were successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest. ⋯ In our study, advanced age and CPR duration were factors associated with a greater risk of skeletal chest injuries in adult patients who were resuscitated after cardiac arrest.
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To determine the factors influencing attendance at a Paediatric Emergency Department with conditions suitable for management in less acute settings. ⋯ Parental uncertainty and a low tolerance of risk among parents and healthcare professionals increases the likelihood of emergency department attendance. Parents are likely to continue to utilise the Paediatric Emergency Department for minor conditions. Future strategies should focus on improving outcomes for children with non-urgent problems who access care at the emergency department rather than discouraging utilisation.