Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Jun 2024
Observational StudyMedical Emergency Team call within 24 h of medical admission with a focus on sepsis: a retrospective review.
Clinical deterioration within the first 24 h of patient admission triggering a Medical Emergency Team (MET) call is a common occurrence. A greater understanding of these events, with a focus on the recognition and management of sepsis, could lead to quality improvement interventions. ⋯ There is a significant opportunity to improve care for patients who trigger a MET within 24 h of admission. This study supports the implementation of a hospital sepsis management guideline.
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Internal medicine journal · Jun 2024
Sex differences in stroke reperfusion therapy in Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Stroke is a leading cause of death in Aotearoa (New Zealand), and stroke reperfusion therapy is a key intervention. Sex differences in stroke care have previously been asserted internationally. This study assessed potential differences in stroke reperfusion rates and quality metrics by sex in Aotearoa (New Zealand). ⋯ Women were less likely to receive thrombolysis, even after adjusting for age and stroke severity. We found no definitive explanation for this disparity.