Outputs (148)

‘Clearing’ the cervical spine in the unconscious trauma patient (2011)
Journal Article

This is a systemic review of the published evidence regarding cervical spine management in unconscious trauma patients. We examine the literature in the following sections: use of plain radiography; use of flexion/extenson views; use of computed tomo... Read More about ‘Clearing’ the cervical spine in the unconscious trauma patient.

Prospective observational measurement of tracheal tube cuff pressures in the emergency department (2010)
Journal Article

Background: Tracheal mucosal blood flow is impaired when tracheal tube cuff pressure is above 30 cm of water, with the potential for tracheal mucosal necrosis. Previous studies have found excessive cuff pressures in simulated patients intubated by No... Read More about Prospective observational measurement of tracheal tube cuff pressures in the emergency department.

Pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation (2010)
Journal Article

Emergency physicians frequently undertake emergency procedural sedation in non-fasted patients. At present, no UK guidelines exist for pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation, and guidelines from the North American Association of Anesthesiologis... Read More about Pre-procedural fasting in emergency sedation.

Modular treatment units for pre-hospital care (2010)
Journal Article

Ketamine sedation of children in emergency departments (2010)
Other

Diagnostic utility of two case definitions of anaphylaxis; A comparison using a retrospective case notes analysis in the UK (2010)
Journal Article

Pre-hospital resuscitation using the iGEL (2009)
Journal Article

We report our findings on the use of the iGEL (Intersurgical: Wokingham, UK) as an airway device during pre-hospital resuscitation.

Why do We put cervical collars on conscious Trauma patients? (2009)
Journal Article

In this commentary we argue that fully alert, stable and co-operative trauma patients do not require the application of a semi-rigid cervical collar, even if they are suspected of underlying cervical spine fracture, unless their conscious level deter... Read More about Why do We put cervical collars on conscious Trauma patients?.

IV paracetamol compared with IV morphine for pain control in the ED: A randomised double blind pilot study (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Clinical and cost effectiveness of different emergency department healthcare professionals in the management of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution