The American journal of emergency medicine
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The primary objective of this study is to better understand the preferences of the general public regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education as it relates to both format and the time and place of delivery. ⋯ Respondent preferences regarding the location and style of the training differed little between socioeconomic groups. Instructor-led instruction at local libraries was the most preferred option. CPR education offered at local learning stations during events and at community festivals were least favored among respondents. This study's findings can be used to more effectively structure CPR outreach and educational programs in an attempt to increase rates of bystander CPR.
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Ever since the passage of the Texas Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Facility Licensing Act in 2009, freestanding Emergency Departments (FrEDs) have spread throughout Texas. This study aims to determine whether the entry of FrEDs has been associated with less congestion in hospital-based EDs. ⋯ The entry of FrEDs did not help relieve congestion in nearby hospitals in major metropolitan areas in Texas. By offering more treatment options to patients, FrEDs are associated with increased usage of emergency services.
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Rapid rewarming of an acutely frostbitten extremity has been the standard treatment for nearly 60 years, however, there are no existing practical recommendations to create a warm water bath. Our study describes a novel approach to rapid rewarming using a sous vide cooking device to create and maintain a circulating warm water bath at a desired set temperature. ⋯ Sous vide rewarming is a novel method that easily creates and maintains a warm water bath ideal for rapid rewarming of a frostbitten extremity.