Articles: hospital-emergency-service.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Chest compressions performed by ED staff: a randomized cross-over simulation study on the floor and on a stretcher.
Multiple factors may contribute to the observed survival variability following in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). While in-hospital CPR is most often performed on patients lying on a bed or stretcher, CPR training uses primarily manikins placed on the floor. We analyzed the quality of external chest compressions (ECC) in simulated cardiac arrest scenarios occurring both on a stretcher and on the floor. ⋯ The quality of chest compressions performed by ED staff was below 2005 guideline standards, with decreased ECC depth during CPR on a stretcher. Annual refresher courses should be implemented in the ED, with a focus on obtaining required ECC depth while standing next to a stretcher.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Predictors of in-person follow-up among subjects in an ED-based smoking cessation trial.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe impact of watching cartoons for distraction during painful procedures in the emergency department.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the viewing of cartoons in the acute care setting reduces the perception of pain by pediatric patients. ⋯ The finding that cartoon viewing was effective does illustrate 1 more pain relief tool for use in the ED when pediatric patients present. It is useful because of the fact that it does not interfere with assessment of patients' presenting or underlying problems. The need for more ways in which to address pediatric pain persists.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyDog bites: an opportunity for parent education in the pediatric emergency department.
This study focuses on parental report of exposure to dogs and highlights the potential for using a computer kiosk in an urban pediatric emergency department to increase knowledge around dog bite safety. ⋯ PAR-DB parents achieved knowledge gains as a result of the Parent Action Report generated by the kiosk, demonstrating the potential to improve knowledge via a computer kiosk in a busy pediatric emergency department.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effect of Lactobacillus GG on acute diarrheal illness in the pediatric emergency department.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the probiotic Lactobacillus GG (LGG) in reducing the duration of acute infectious diarrhea in the pediatric emergency department. ⋯ Lactobacillus GG may reduce the duration of acute diarrheal illness among children presenting with more than 2 days of symptoms.