Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
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In the Netherlands, screening for child maltreatment is mandatory in all emergency departments but it is unclear which screening methods are being used. As a first step towards implementation of a universal screening method across all emergency departments, we assessed the currently used screening methods. ⋯ Large variations in screening methods exist across emergency departments in the Netherlands, most of which are not based on empirical evidence.
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The impacts of emergency work on firefighters have been well documented and summarised, but this is not the case for paramedics. This paper explores the literature regarding the impact of work stress on paramedics. ⋯ More studies are needed to characterise paramedics' behaviour at work. These studies could allow the development of targeted strategies to prevent health problems reported in paramedics.
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To examine the magnitude of the adverse impact of high-dose methylprednisolone treatment in patients with acute cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Patients receiving high-dose methylprednisolone had a significantly increased risk of major complications, in particular, gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding. However, high-dose methylprednisolone treatment was not associated with any increase in mortality.