J Emerg Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of Therapeutic Effects of Magnesium Sulfate vs. Dexamethasone/Metoclopramide on Alleviating Acute Migraine Headache.
There is controversy about the efficacy of currently used treatment modalities to alleviate migraine headaches. ⋯ According to the results, magnesium sulfate was a more effective and fast-acting medication compared to a combination of dexamethasone/metoclopramide for the treatment of acute migraine headaches.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Assessment of Emergency Airway Management Techniques in Korea Using an Online Registration System: A Multicenter Study.
The investigators developed a Web-based online registration system to identify the current status of trauma airway management. ⋯ Emergency physicians in Korea are prepared for trauma patient airway management. The backup by experienced senior physicians, and preparation and training for video laryngoscope could assist FPS for trauma patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Death Before Disco: The Effectiveness of a Musical Metronome in Layperson Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training.
A novel musical memory aid has been proposed for aiding laypersons in complying with the American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines of 100 compressions per minute (cpm). ⋯ Subjects trained to use a musical metronome more often maintained a compression rate of 100-120 cpm at ≥6-week follow-up, suggesting the memory aid may improve long-term guideline adherence.
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Core content in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs is traditionally covered in didactic sessions, despite evidence suggesting that learners do not retain a significant portion of what is taught during lectures. ⋯ When these techniques are incorporated, sessions can be effective in delivering core knowledge, contextualizing content, and explaining difficult concepts, leading to increased learning.