Isr Med Assoc J
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Case Reports
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Resuscitation Measure in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may serve as a bridge to regain cardiac function in refractory resuscitation. However, its use has so far been limited owing to low availability, especially in emergency departments. ⋯ Extracorporeal life support has enormous potential in the emergency department and warrants further assessment.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic sequel in people infected with HIV, especially following the advent of HAART. This may be a particular concern in immigrants due to lifestyle changes. ⋯ HIV-infected Ethiopians are more likely to develop DM at low BMI values compared to non-Ethiopians. This observation questions the relevance of accepted BMI values in this population and suggests that preventive measures against DM be routinely taken in these subjects.
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Observational Study
Use of Physical Restraints in a General Hospital: a Cross-Sectional Observational Study.
Physical restraints are a common, albeit controversial, tool used in the acute care setting. ⋯ Physical restraints are relatively common in acute care wards. The use of physical restraints seems to correlate with certain patient characteristics but not with staff-to-patient ratios, and seems more common at night.