British medical journal (Clinical research ed.)
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Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) · Mar 1987
Inequalities in health in Britain: specific explanations in three Lancashire towns.
The reasons why mortality is higher in the poorer areas of Britain are largely unknown. Thus how to reduce inequalities in health is a matter of conjecture. ⋯ The pattern of disease specific rates was analysed and related to past differences in infant mortality. It is suggested that past differences in maternal health and physique and in the postnatal environment, particularly infant feeding, housing, and overcrowding, may be determinants of current differences in adult mortality.
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Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) · Feb 1987
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPropofol infusion for sedation in the intensive care unit: preliminary report.
Propofol (2,6,di-isopropylphenol) was given by continuous intravenous infusion to provide sedation after cardiac surgery in 30 patients and its effects compared with those of midazolam given to a further 30 patients. Propofol infusion allowed rapid and accurate control of the level of sedation, which was satisfactory for longer than with midazolam. ⋯ Both medical and nursing staff considered the propofol infusion to be superior to midazolam in these patients. These findings suggest that propofol is a suitable replacement for etomidate and alphaxalone-alphadolone for sedating patients receiving intensive care.