The American journal of emergency medicine
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The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a recovery program based on foam roller with and without vibration on blood lactate clearance and perceived fatigue after a water rescue. ⋯ FR and VFR clear out more blood lactate and decrease fatigue more than PR, with the subsequently increase of the physical conditioning to perform another effort.
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Observational Study
Copeptin combined with National Early Warning Score for predicting survival in elderly critical ill patients at emergency department.
Copeptin, reflecting vasopressin release, as well as the National Early Warning Score (NEWS), reflecting the severity of critical illness, might qualify for survival prediction in elderly patients with critical illness. This prospective observational study aims at assessing the predictive value of copeptin combined with NEWS on the prognosis of elderly critical ill patients at emergency department (ED). ⋯ Copeptin combined with NEWS have a stronger predictive power on the prognosis of elderly patients with critical illness at ED, comparing to either factor individually.
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To recognize and validate the predictor of risk factors for ICU patients with QTc intervals ≥500 ms. ⋯ For critically ill patients, congestive heart failure, number of combined LQTS-inducing medications and APACHE II score are proved as risk factors associated with QTc > 500 ms.
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Observational Study
The predictors of perforated appendicitis in the pediatric emergency department: A retrospective observational cohort study.
Appendiceal perforation has significant effects on perioperative morbidity and postoperative outcome. The present study aimed to identify possible predictive factors associated with perforated appendicitis (PA) in children at admission in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ Our data indicate that several clinical and biochemical parameters can reliably distinguish between pediatric PA and NPA at admission in the emergency department.
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The European Resuscitation Council Newborn Life Support Course (ERC- NLS) aims at training healthcare professionals, involved in perinatal care, in order to intervene efficiently and promptly to assist transition or resuscitate neonates who require help at birth. However, limited data exists for the retention of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills provided by the course. This study aims to evaluate the degree of knowledge and skill retention 3 and 6 months after the ERC-NLS provider course. ⋯ Healthcare professionals after the NLS provider course retain satisfactory levels of theoretical knowledge and technical skills even at 6 months post-training, although, there is a decline compared to baseline. Further research is needed in order to establish the proper time and type of refreshment course in order to improve outcomes.