Resuscitation
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Comparative Study
Epidemiology and outcomes of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the United States, 2000-2009.
To examine temporal trends in the epidemiology and outcomes of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recipients at a population level. ⋯ The rate of in-hospital CPR in the U.S. increased, and CPR recipients have become younger and sicker over time. Survival to discharge has improved by 41.3%. Functional outcomes after in-hospital CPR appear to have worsened, with considerable clinical and economic implications.
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Comparative Study
SBAR improves nurse-physician communication and reduces unexpected death: A pre and post intervention study.
The Joint Commission International Patient Safety Goal 2 states that effective communication between health care workers needs to improve. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation) on the incidence of serious adverse events (SAE's) in hospital wards. ⋯ After introducing SBAR we found increased perception of effective communication and collaboration in nurses, an increase in unplanned ICU admissions and a decrease in unexpected deaths.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Reference: Contamination of ambulance staff using the laryngeal mask airway supreme (LMAS) during cardiac arrest.
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Editorial Comparative Study
Education as standardised teaching or individual training or both.