J Emerg Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Use of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for Acute Ankle Sprains in the Emergency Department.
Over 23,000 people per day require treatment for ankle sprains. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of platelets that is thought to improve healing by promoting inflammation through growth factor and cytokine release. Studies to date have shown mixed results, with few randomized trials. ⋯ In this small study, PRP did not provide benefit in either pain control or function over placebo.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Providers with Limited Experience Perform Better in Advanced Life Support with Assistance Using an Interactive Device with an Automated External Defibrillator Linked to a Ventilator.
Medical teams with limited experience in performing advanced life support (ALS) or with a low frequency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while on duty, often have difficulty complying with CPR guidelines. ⋯ The assist device increased the rescuers' CPR quality. CPR providers with limited experience or a limited frequency of CPR performance (i.e., rural Emergency Medical Services crew) may potentially benefit from this assist device.