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Can early steroids improve STEMI outcomes?

PulmCCM

It was hypothesized that much earlier treatment with steroids, i.e., by paramedics en route to the hospital, might improve outcomes. Four hundred and one patients (76%) were assessed for the primary outcome (median size of the completed infarct). 6.9%) There were no differences in other secondary outcomes.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

The trial found that LGG did not significantly improve outcomes compared to placebo. We found that probiotics did not improve patient outcomes when compared to placebo. Why is this important for patients and caregivers ?

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Outcomes of adult patients discharged at scene by emergency medical services

Emergency Medicine Journal

Background The outcomes of patients who call an ambulance but are discharged at scene reflect the safety and quality of emergency medical service (EMS) care. While previous studies have examined the outcomes of patients discharged at scene, none have specifically focused on paramedic-initiated discharge.

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Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Is mechanical CPR associated with improved or worse outcomes in in-hospital cardiac arrest. FOAMed @stemlyns The post Is mCPR associated with better outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest? St Emlyn’s appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Investigating at-home outcomes will improve paediatric emergency care

Emergency Medicine Journal

Research focusing on the unique needs of children and their families has improved patient outcomes in the ED, outpatient and inpatient settings. However, little research has been done on optimising patient outcomes after ED discharge.

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Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Using Protocol-Directed Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Sensible Medicine

In this context, the Canary Prostate Active Surveillance Study ( PASS ) sought to understand the long-term outcomes of active surveillance. Question What are the long-term outcomes for patients with favorable risk prostate cancer managed with protocol-directed active surveillance?

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JC: Does the outcome from refractory VF differ from recurrent VF in DOSE-VF patients?

St. Emlyn

The post JC: Does the outcome from refractory VF differ from recurrent VF in DOSE-VF patients? appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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