European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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Witnessed resuscitation is the process of resuscitation in the presence of family members. ⋯ Our data locally revealed that most of the participants in this survey would like to witness CPR conducted on their family members who presented to our emergency department.
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of central venous catheter (CVC) use during prehospital emergency care. ⋯ Insertion of CVCs during prehospital emergency care is effective in providing intravenous access, thus facilitating the delivery of fluids and medications in unstable patients. It is safe, as associated with a low incidence of complications in experienced hands.
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To question the existing practice to observe the victims of scorpion sting in the emergency department at least for 6 h. ⋯ Serious toxicity after scorpion sting in Israel and some of neighboring countries is rare, and always presents within 1 h from the sting. Thus, prolonged observation can be reserved for a high-risk population and patients with serious toxicity on admission.
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To assess patient satisfaction in a French Emergency Department (ED) and to determine factors associated with dissatisfaction. ⋯ Elevated waiting times appeared as the unique independent risk factor of patient dissatisfaction. Information on delays and reasons for this delay could be systematically communicated to patients attending EDs; it could be an effective strategy to reduce perceived waiting times and improve patient satisfaction.
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Utilization of hospital emergency departments (EDs) is continuously increasing. Though nurses and physicians are ultimately responsible for the definite triage decisions, initial ED patient triage is frequently performed by hospital admission staff. This study analyzes the quality of assessment of the severity of emergencies and the choice of treatment unit made by hospital admission staff. ⋯ Triage quality regarding the choice of treatment unit was found to be excellent, whereas the quality of the assessment of the severity of the emergency by nonmedical ED admission staff was acceptable. ED patients have to be assessed by medical staff early after admission to ensure adequate and timely interventions.