The New Zealand medical journal
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To review postmarketing experience of adverse reactions associated with nefopam. ⋯ Nefopam can cause unpleasant adverse effects and there are important cautions and contraindications with this analgesic. A clearer presentation of its basic pharmacology in the datasheet should help to ensure appropriate use.
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To demonstrate a model for the transport of critically ill patients between hospitals, and the aiding of primary emergency responses (A-Zeros). ⋯ The Waikato model has worked well. A formal system needs to be instituted in New Zealand to handle interhospital transport of the critically ill and also to provide medical help at the scene of emergencies based on advanced trauma and intensive care centres.