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Oxygen in AMI – no benefit, possible harm

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Cliff Reid

A Cochrane review examined the evidence from randomised controlled trials to establish whether routine use of inhaled oxygen in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) improves patient-centred outcomes, the primary outcomes being death, pain and complications. Three trials involving 387 patients were included … Continue reading →

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Paediatric Retrieval – what's the rush?

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Cliff Reid

The Children’s Acute Transport Service (CATS) in the UK performed 2106 interfacility transports between April 2006 and March 2008. The stabilisation time averaged just over 2 hrs. Stabilisation time was prolonged by the number of major interventions required to stabilise the … Continue reading →

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