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Intraosseous-first access in adult cardiac arrest more likely harmful than beneficial
Emergency Medicine RCT
Intraosseous-first access in adult cardiac arrest more likely harmful than beneficial Intravenous access is more likely to improve survival in cardiac arrest
In a Bayesian reanalysis of 6,082 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, intraosseous-first access was 81.6% likely to be inferior to intravenous-…
New data suggests that starting with intravenous access instead of bone-based access may improve survival for patients in cardiac arrest.
Enteral feeding delivery methods in critical illness: network meta-analysis protocol targets feeding intolerance
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Enteral feeding delivery methods in critical illness: network meta-analysis protocol targets feeding intolerance No Results Yet: Feeding Method Study for Critically Ill Still in Planning
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing continuous, cyclic, intermittent, and bolus gastric enteral f…
A planned review will compare four ways of tube-feeding critically ill patients, but no results exist yet. Here's what that means.
Third-child fertility intention stays low at 6.6% in Eastern China after policy shift
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Third-child fertility intention stays low at 6.6% in Eastern China after policy shift Fertility intentions remain low in Eastern China after policy changes
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined fertility intention in the reproductive-age population of Eastern China following the thre…
Despite new policies, only a small number of parents in Eastern China plan to have a third child.
Prehospital whole blood resuscitation does not differ from standard blood components in 24-hour mortality
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Prehospital whole blood resuscitation does not differ from standard blood components in 24-hour mortality Whole blood and standard blood components show similar survival rates
This meta-analysis of 3 trials involving 2048 adult patients with traumatic haemorrhagic shock found no significant difference in 24-hour or…
New data shows that using whole blood instead of standard blood components does not change survival rates for patients in traumatic shock.
Lactated Ringer's reduces progression to severe acute pancreatitis and local complications compared to normal saline
Emergency Medicine Sys. Review
Lactated Ringer's reduces progression to severe acute pancreatitis and local complications compared to normal saline Lactated Ringer's May Lower Severe Pancreatitis Risk Compared to Normal Saline
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1216 patients found that Lactated Ringer's (LR) significantly reduced progression to sev…
A review of 1,216 patients found that Lactated Ringer's fluid may cut the chance of severe acute pancreatitis compared with normal saline.
Echocardiographic assessment identifies long-term myocardial dysfunction in patients with burns, sepsis, and trauma
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Echocardiographic assessment identifies long-term myocardial dysfunction in patients with burns, sepsis, and trauma Heart Damage Found in Patients with Burns, Sepsis, and Trauma
This meta-analysis of 47 studies involving 3,117 patients identifies long-term myocardial dysfunction in survivors of burns, sepsis, and tra…
New analysis shows that patients surviving severe burns, sepsis, and major trauma may experience long-term heart muscle dysfunction.
Serum NSE and S100B Rise in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Serum NSE and S100B Rise in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy NSE and S100B Proteins May Help Identify Sepsis Brain Injury
A meta-analysis of 722 patients finds serum NSE and S100B significantly elevated in sepsis-associated encephalopathy versus sepsis alone.
New research suggests that measuring specific proteins in the blood could help doctors identify brain complications in patients with sepsis …
Virtual reality provides restorative escape and active participation for patients in intensive care units
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Virtual reality provides restorative escape and active participation for patients in intensive care units Virtual reality offers patients a way to escape ICU distress
This qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis of 247 patients explores the use of virtual reality (VR) in intensive care units. …
Virtual reality can help patients in intensive care move from passive endurance to active participation in their own recovery.
Pre-admission frailty and functional dependency are associated with higher all-cause mortality in ICU patients
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Pre-admission frailty and functional dependency are associated with higher all-cause mortality in ICU patients Frailty and physical dependence increase risk for ICU patients
This meta-analysis of 55 observational studies indicates that pre-admission frailty and functional dependency are associated with higher mor…
Patients who are physically frail or dependent before entering the ICU face a much higher risk of death during their stay.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine show no significant difference from dopamine in neonatal septic shock
Emergency Medicine Meta-analysis
Epinephrine and norepinephrine show no significant difference from dopamine in neonatal septic shock Trial shows no difference between dopamine and other drugs for infants
This meta-analysis of neonates with fluid-refractory septic shock found no significant difference between epinephrine or norepinephrine and …
New data shows that epinephrine and norepinephrine do not perform better than dopamine for treating severe shock in newborns.
Endoscopic transnasal removal is the primary reported management for patients with intranasal teeth
Emergency Medicine Sys. Review
Endoscopic transnasal removal is the primary reported management for patients with intranasal teeth Doctors review common symptoms and risks of intranasal teeth
This narrative review synthesizes 170 patient records from 139 articles regarding the management of intranasal teeth. The authors conclude t…
A review of 170 cases shows that extra teeth in the nasal passage often cause pain, blockage, and discharge, requiring careful surgical remo…
Information ecology theory provides a conceptual framework for digital medical consumables asset management systems
Emergency Medicine Sys. Review
Information ecology theory provides a conceptual framework for digital medical consumables asset management systems New framework uses information ecology to manage medical supplies
This narrative review explores the construction of a digital medical consumables asset management system based on information ecology theory…
A new conceptual framework uses information ecology to help hospitals manage medical supplies more effectively through a digital management …

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