Articles: hospital-emergency-service.
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The emergency department records at the St. Louis County Hospital were reviewed for 1973, 1974, and 1975. The distribution of patients was considered by the day of the week and hour of the day. ⋯ An analysis of peak patient load showed the first peak was around 11:00 am and the second, a higher peak, around 7:00 pm. By day of the week, more patients were seen on Tuesday and Saturday. Using data from such an analysis, emergency department personnel can devise an appropriate staffing pattern for their own situation.
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Equipment assembled for use by an accident team is described. The aim is to provide independent lightweight units that a medical practitioner can easily carry yet which will contain the essential items which he may need. ⋯ Compromise is inevitable which makes planning difficult particularly if action is seldom needed. Some schemes may need alternative equipment and individual preferences must also be taken into account.