The Medical journal of Australia
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Multicenter Study
A multicentre evaluation of two intensive care unit triage protocols for use in an influenza pandemic.
To determine the increase in intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability that would result from the use of the New South Wales and Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic (OHPIP) triage protocols. ⋯ Both triage protocols resulted in increases in ICU bed availability, but the OHPIP protocol provided the greatest increase overall. With the NSW triage protocol, ICU bed availability increased as the protocol was escalated.
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To describe the design, development and implementation of an organ and tissue donation after cardiac death (DCD) program, evaluate its success and assess its impact on tissue and organ availability and the number of donors after brain death. ⋯ Successful implementation of a DCD program is possible and has led to an increase in overall donor numbers and organs transplanted without any reduction in DBrD donors. The widespread implementation of DCD across Australia may help reduce the shortfall of organs for transplantation.
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To investigate whether bias in clinical history affects accuracy of electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation among doctors working in emergency departments. ⋯ Bias in clinical history significantly influenced the accuracy of ECG interpretation. Strategies that reduce the detrimental impact of cognitive bias and improved ECG training for doctors are recommended.
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Biography Historical Article
Sir Keith Stephen Jones MB BS(Hons), FRCS, FRACS, FACEM, FRACGP.