BMJ2d
Observational research methods. Research design II: cohort, cross sectional, and case-control studies
Cohort, cross sectional, and case-control studies are collectively referred to as observational studies. Often these studies are the only practicable method of studying various problems, for example, ...
BMJ2d
Elevated lactate during psychogenic hyperventilation
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands 2 Department of Intensive Care, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands ...
BMJ1d
Fatal asthma or anaphylaxis?
Department of Emergency Medicine, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia The incidence of anaphylaxis is under-reported. Children ...
BMJ12d
Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound for paediatric testicular torsion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2 Department of Emergency Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore Background Previous studies have examined the utility of ultrasonography performed by radiologists for diagnosing ...
BMJ8d
A randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of double Tubigrip in grade 1 and 2 (mild to moderate) ankle sprains
Objective—To compare functional outcome in patients with acute grade 1 or 2 (mild to moderate) lateral ankle sprains randomised to treatment with or without a double tubigrip bandage (DTG).
BMJ4d
356 Comparison of qSOFA, and hospital early warning scores for prognosis in suspected sepsis in emergency department patients: a systematic review
Aims/Objectives/Background Sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and many tools exist to facilitate early recognition. The current international ...
BMJ5d
Comparison of four decision aids for the early diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes in the emergency department
Objectives To directly compare the diagnostic accuracy of four decision aids (Troponin-only Manchester Acute Coronary Syndromes (T-MACS), History, ECG, Age, Risk factors and Troponin (HEART), ...
BMJ8d
Ultrasound by emergency physicians to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms: a UK case series
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK 2 Department of Emergency Medicine, Barnsley District General Hospital, Barnsley, UK 3 School of Healthcare Studies, University ...
BMJ7d
Emergency departments and the COVID-19 pandemic: making the most of limited resources
Correspondence to Dr Rob Mitchell, Emergency and Trauma Centre, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia; ro.mitchell{at}alfred.org.au The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic will ...
BMJ6d
Massive transfusion in The Netherlands
Objectives Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) may improve survival in patients with uncontrolled haemorrhage. An MTP was introduced into the Dutch transfusion guidelines in 2011, the ninth edition ...
BMJ5d
Transient paraplegia as a presenting feature of aortic dissection in a young man
1 Department of Accident and Emergency, Russells Hall Hospital, West Midlands, UK 2 Department of Medicine, Russells Hall Hospital, West Midlands Correspondence to: Dr T M Fiad, Department of Medicine ...
BMJ6d
Sprain or fracture? An analysis of 2000 ankle injuries.
A retrospective survey of over 2000 patients with inversion injuries of the ankle joint was undertaken to examine the validity of criteria commonly used in an accident and emergency department to ...