European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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Direct medical control using video conferencing capabilities of smartphones has never been conducted in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. This study was conducted to investigate the feasibility and treatment effectiveness of real-time smartphone video conferencing calls for the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. ⋯ We concluded that a multidisciplinary approach including the re-education of basic life support, simulation training for advanced life support, real-time medical direction via video call, and dispatching two teams rather than one team improved the outcome of out-of-hospital 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.