Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
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A short cut review was carried out to establish whether heliox is of benefit in patients with an exacerbation of asthma resistant to standard treatments. Eighteen papers were found using the reported search, of which one presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of this best paper are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
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There is no specific structured training programme for doctors working in prehospital care in the United Kingdom. In the West Midlands (UK) a structured supervised programme has been devised, which recruits medical undergraduates and provides an educational programme and practical experience leading to the successful completion of the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care and the status of an independent prehospital care practitioner. The training scheme has successfully produced a significant number of coctors who are now practising in the West Midlands and United Kingdom.
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To measure the impact of a satellite laboratory upon laboratory result turnaround times and clinical decision making times. ⋯ A comprehensive satellite laboratory service is an important adjunct to improve the timeliness of care in the emergency department.