Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA
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Emerg Med Australas · Dec 2024
Ocular trauma in badminton: A 5-year review of badminton-related eye injury emergency department presentations.
To examine the nature and severity of badminton-related ocular injuries in Melbourne, Australia. ⋯ Hyphaema, commotio retinae and traumatic uveitis were the most commonly diagnosed injuries. The majority of patients with badminton-related eye injuries required medical treatment, and some necessitated surgical intervention. To mitigate these risks, there is a pressing need to develop an eye safety policy for Australian badminton players, and players should exercise caution when wearing spectacles during play to prevent potential penetrating eye injuries.
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Emerg Med Australas · Dec 2024
Exploring the value, enablers and barriers of being a clinician-coach: A qualitative pilot study of clinician-coaches in emergency medicine.
To explore how clinicians understand coaching and their clinician-coach practice in emergency medicine. ⋯ Fostering a supportive environment for coaching could significantly enhance clinician competence and well-being, healthcare delivery and professional development.
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Emerg Med Australas · Dec 2024
Impact of lifeguard oxygen therapy on the resuscitation of drowning victims: Results from an Utstein Style for Drowning Study.
No published evidence was identified regarding the use of oxygen in the treatment of drowning in two recent systematic reviews. The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of on scene, pre-Emergency Medical Services (EMS) oxygen therapy by lifeguards in the resuscitation of drowning victims. ⋯ On scene treatment with oxygen by lifeguards did not improve oxygenation or outcomes in drowning patients.
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Emerg Med Australas · Dec 2024
Optimising POCUS programs: A summary of EMUG's recommendations for the development and maintenance of ED POCUS programs.
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) use is widespread in EDs and throughout those practising medicine. Between institutions and specialities, there is widespread variety and training. With this comes risk of patient harm and backlash to a clinically useful modality. Our objective is to form a statement that encompasses current published and unpublished guidance for creating and maintaining robust POCUS programs in EDs. ⋯ These recommendations complement existing guidelines and are not intended to replace them; however, we hope to promote discussion and provide reference support for those developing POCUS programs. Implementing a comprehensive and robust ED POCUS program will ensure safe, effective, and standardised high-quality POCUS use, with the aim of improving patient care across Australia and New Zealand. Patient safety will be enhanced through effective risk management and quality assurance and there will be consistency in POCUS education, training and credentialing across institutions.