Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2011
Multicenter StudyProcedural sedation practices in Australian Emergency Departments.
The aim of the present study was to describe procedural sedation practices undertaken in a spectrum of Australian EDs. ⋯ Procedural sedation practice across Australian EDs is varies considerably. Procedural sedation 'best practice' guidelines, based upon the findings of the present study and the available evidence, are recommended.
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2011
Multicenter StudyRisk factors for sedation-related events during procedural sedation in the emergency department.
To determine the nature, incidence and risk factors for sedation-related events during ED procedural sedation, with particular focus on the drugs administered. ⋯ Sedation-related events, especially airway events, are common but very rarely have an adverse outcome. Elderly patients, deeply sedated with short-acting agents, are at particular risk. The results will help tailor sedation to individual patients.
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2011
Hazardous alcohol use interventions with emergency patients: Self-reported practices of nurses, and predictors of behaviour.
The present study examined Australian ED nurses' practices in asking patients about alcohol and assisting them to manage their alcohol consumption. It also investigated strategies to support ED nurses in these interventions. ⋯ Nurses appear positively disposed to engage with patients in regard to alcohol. However, greater support is needed to achieve the considerable significant public health benefits from this engagement. The findings point to several practical strategies that could be pursued to provide this support.