Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2005
Comparative StudyQTc abnormalities in deliberate self-poisoning with moclobemide.
Several medications have been found to prolong the QT interval in overdose. This can predispose to torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. ⋯ Moclobemide prolongs the QT and QTc intervals in overdose and a 12-lead ECG should be done on all moclobemide deliberate self-poisonings. Continuous cardiac monitoring for what is otherwise a relatively benign overdose would appear to be an inappropriate use of resources but can be considered in patients with a QTc > 500 ms or with known risks for QT prolongation.
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2005
Comparative StudyUse of point-of-care online clinical evidence by junior and senior doctors in New South Wales public hospitals.
The Clinical Information Access Program (CIAP), an online evidence retrieval system, provides NSW health professionals in public hospitals with 24 h access to information supporting evidence-based practice. ⋯ CIAP is used and valued by the majority of doctors. Patterns of usage, online experiences and the attitudes toward CIAP of senior doctors who use CIAP are relatively similar to those of junior doctors.