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https://read.qxmd.com/read/24735521/noninvasive-ventilation-in-acute-asthma
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REVIEW
Michael Pallin, Matthew T Naughton
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has well-recognized benefits in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary edema. Its utilization in acute asthma, however, remains controversial. In this review, we describe the physiological basis to justify NIV use in acute asthma and contribute a critical appraisal of the available literature relating to this practice. A discussion of some of the more pertinent, clinically relevant practicalities is also provided. Original research articles were identified using the electronic PubMed database...
August 2014: Journal of Critical Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/24725226/biphasic-anaphylactic-reactions-occurrence-and-mortality
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
M Rohacek, H Edenhofer, A Bircher, R Bingisser
BACKGROUND: Monitoring after complete resolution of anaphylactic reactions is recommended. The aim of this study was to define the occurrence of biphasic - and clinically important biphasic - anaphylactic reactions, the number of transfers to intensive care units (ICU) because of anaphylaxis, and the number of deaths within 10 days of presentation to the emergency department (ED). METHODS: Clinical records of patients visiting the ED of a tertiary care hospital were analysed retrospectively...
June 2014: Allergy
https://read.qxmd.com/read/24705923/prehospital-use-of-furosemide-for-the-treatment-of-heart-failure
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MULTICENTER STUDY
Andy Pan, Ian G Stiell, Richard Dionne, Justin Maloney
INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis and management of acute decompensated heart failure (HF) in the prehospital setting can be challenging. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the appropriateness of furosemide use by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and its association with adverse outcomes. METHODS: This study was a multi-centre health records review of EMS patients who received prehospital furosemide or had an emergency department (ED) diagnosis of HF. We included acutely ill patients ≥50 years of age with shortness of breath transported by land EMS...
January 2015: Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ
https://read.qxmd.com/read/24384486/knowledge-assessment-and-preparation-for-the-certified-emergency-nurses-examination
#24
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jerry Ray Hamm
The review questions that are featured in each of the issues of the JEN are based upon the Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum and other pertinent resources to emergency nursing practice, pediatric and adult. These questions offer emergency nurses an opportunity to test their knowledge about their practice. These questions appear in each issue and are either online and in print, or online only.
January 2014: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN: Official Publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
https://read.qxmd.com/read/24384485/emergency-nursing-review-questions-january-2014-online-only
#25
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tracy Shaw
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
January 2014: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN: Official Publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
https://read.qxmd.com/read/24384481/emergency-nursing-review-questions-january-2014
#26
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Carrie A McCoy
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
January 2014: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN: Official Publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
https://read.qxmd.com/read/22999645/caring-for-critical-care-boarders-in-the-emergency-department
#27
REVIEW
Jennifer Denno
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
January 2014: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN: Official Publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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