Emergencias
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Planning to reduce 30-day adverse events after discharge of frail elderly patients with acute heart failure: design and rationale for the DEED FRAIL-AHF trial.
To demonstrate the efficacy of a system for comprehensive care transfer (Multilevel Guided Discharge Plan [MGDP]) for frail older patients diagnosed with acute heart failure (AHF) and to validate the results of MGDP implementation under real clinical conditions. The MGDP seeks to reduce the number of adverse outcomes within 30 days of emergency department (ED) discharge. ⋯ The study will assess the efficacy and feasibility of comprehensive MGDP transfer of care for frail older AHF patients discharged home.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test: usefulness for monitoring recovery and predicting poor course of disease after exacerbations.
To assess the usefulness of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment test (CAT) for evaluating recovery from an acute exacerbation of chronic COPD. To assess whether the CAT score used along with a COPD exacerbation severity scale can better predict risk of a poor course of disease. ⋯ The CAT score may be useful for monitoring recovery from a COPD exacerbation. Combining the CAT score and a COPD severity score may be useful for predicting clinical course after an exacerbation.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Immediate and 30 days mortality in digoxin poisoning cases attended in the Hospital Emergency Services of Catalonia, Spain.
Digoxin poisoning is a frequent reason for seeking emergency care. This study aimed to assess mortality related to digoxin poisoning. ⋯ Immediate mortality is related to a high digoxin concentration in serum, and 30-day mortality to a low Barthel index.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Virtual reality in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a randomized trial.
To assess the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. ⋯ Training with VR can improve CPR theoretical knowledge and practical skills.