Emergencias
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Observational Study
[Biomechanical analysis of cervical spine movement on removal of motorcycle helmets].
To measure cervical spine movement during removal of a motorcycle helmet by health care professionals. ⋯ Helmet removal was completed in an average of 70 seconds with flexion and rotation mainly toward the side where the professional supporting the head was positioned.
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Observational Study
[Combined high-sensitivity copeptin and troponin T evaluation for the diagnosis of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department].
To assess the diagnostic yield of a high-sensitivity copeptin (hs-copep) assay alone or in combination with a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnt) assay for the diagnosis of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEMI) in patients with chest pain in the emergency department (ED). The secondary aim was to assess the 1-year prognostic utility of these biomarkers in this clinical context. ⋯ The hs-copep assay does not increase the diagnostic or prognostic yield already provided by the hs-cTnt assay in patients suspected of myocardial infarction in the ED.
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To describe the management of acute agitation by Spanish emergency medical services (EMS) and assess the incidence of acute agitation. ⋯ The agitated patient is a common problem for EMS responders. Few teams apply specific procedures for managing these patients.