European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Parental involvement in the manual reduction of pulled elbow in children.
To investigate the effect of parental involvement in the manual reduction of pulled elbow in children. ⋯ Parental involvement did not affect the procedure of physician, but it improved the understanding and satisfaction of the parents.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
'Knocking-fingers' chest compression technique in infant cardiac arrest: single-rescuer manikin study.
We designed a new chest compression technique, the 'knocking-fingers' chest compression (KF) technique, for a single rescuer in infant cardiac arrest. We compared the effectiveness and feasibility between the KF technique and the two-finger (TF) and two-thumb encircling hands (TT) techniques. ⋯ The single-rescuer KF chest compression technique is an effective alternative to the TF or TT techniques for infant cardiac arrest.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Smartwatch feedback device for high-quality chest compressions by a single rescuer during infant cardiac arrest: a randomized, controlled simulation study.
According to the guidelines, rescuers should provide chest compressions (CC) ~1.5 inches (40 mm) for infants. Feedback devices could help rescuers perform CC with adequate rates (CCR) and depths (CCD). However, there is no CC feedback device for infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We suggest a smartwatch-based CC feedback application for infant CPR. ⋯ Rescuers who receive feedback of CC parameters from a smartwatch could perform adequate CC during infant CPR.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Inter-rater reliability of two paediatric early warning score tools.
Paediatric early warning score (PEWS) assessment tools can assist healthcare providers in the timely detection and recognition of subtle patient condition changes signalling clinical deterioration. However, PEWS tools instrument data are only as reliable and accurate as the caregivers who obtain and document the parameters. ⋯ The study showed good to very good inter-rater reliability in the two PEWS models used in the Central Denmark Region.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of a brief motivational intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in the emergency department: a randomized controlled trial.
Introduction to alcohol consumption early in life increases the risk of alcohol dependency and hence motivational interventions are needed in young patients visiting the emergency department (ED). ⋯ We did not observe a significant decrease in alcohol consumption among the youth. Further studies are needed to confirm the positive impact of a brief motivational intervention in the ED.