Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Apr 2018
Observational StudyComparison of Formulae for Orotracheal Intubation Depth in the Paediatric Population.
Multiple formulae have been proposed for calculating orotracheal depth for paediatric intubation. However, literature on the validation of these formulae in the emergency department setting is limited. Three methods described in the local Advanced Paediatric Life Support curriculum include the Broselow tape, endotracheal tube (ETT) size x 3, and the age-based formula of age divided by 2, add 12. We aimed to determine their accuracy. ⋯ ETT size x 3 was superior for determining orotracheal intubation depth but cannot preclude the confirmation of appropriate placement of ETT by auscultation and chest radiograph.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Apr 2018
Observational StudyEvaluation of Community-based Hypertension Control Programme in South Korea.
This study was conducted to provide an overview of the community-based hypertension and diabetes control programme of 19 cities in Korea and to evaluate its effectiveness in controlling hypertension at the community level. ⋯ This programme was characterised by a public health-clinical partnership at the community level. Despite its simplicity, the programme was evaluated as a successful attempt to control hypertension among patients aged >65 years at the community level.