British medical journal
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British medical journal · May 1976
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialControlled trial of oxygen in uncomplicated myocardial infarction.
Two-hundred consecutive patients thought to have suffered a myocardial infarction were admitted to a randomised, double-blind controlled trial of oxygen or air administered by MC mask throughout the first 24 hours in hospital. Forty-three patients in whom myocardial infarction was not subsequently confirmed were excluded from the analysis. ⋯ There was no significant difference in mortality, incidence of arrhythmias, use of analgesics, or systolic time intervals between the two groups, although a higher incidence of sinus tachycardia was found in those given oxygen. There appears to be no evidence of benefit from the routine administration of oxygen in uncomplicated myocardial infarction.
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British medical journal · Mar 1976
Resuscitation teaching room in a district general hospital: concept and practice.
Practical training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation presents a problem because of the shortage of teacher time and the many potential trainees. A resuscitation teaching room in district general hospital has been established, equipped with training mannikins and models, together with wall diagrams and cassette recordings. The arrangement enables many trainees to gain training in small groups with minimal demand on teachers. Experience with the room in use has suggested that the concept may have an application in many district general hospitals and possibly also in large industrial concerns.