The American journal of emergency medicine
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The aim of the study was to assess the ease-of-use, safety, and usefulness of an automated external chest compression device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ⋯ The device was easy to use in routine emergency practice and of particular value in facilitating access to extracorporeal life support or non-heart-beating organ procurement. These uses should be itemized in all OHCA studies.
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To determine the characteristics of pediatric soft tissue abscesses that result in hospital admission. ⋯ Size and location (especially those in the genital region, breast, and face), appear to be associated with admission for pediatric abscesses. History of fever and previous ED visit also appear to be associated with hospital admission. Obtaining blood cultures for pediatric abscesses is likely of little clinical benefit.
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Despite familiarity with triggers for asthma, there is little recent study on the association of triggers with the emergency department (ED) presentation of adult asthma exacerbation. ⋯ The ED acute asthma exacerbation presentation is positively correlated with tree pollen and humidity, whereas need for admission is associated with dropping temperatures. These results reinforce the need for vigilance during periods of increased risk and perhaps focused preventative strategies.