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Does anaphylaxis masquerade as asthma in children? (2015)
Journal Article
Benger, J., Erlewyn-Lajeunesse, M., Sargant, N., Erlewyn-Lajeunesse, M., & Benger, J. (2015). Does anaphylaxis masquerade as asthma in children?. Emergency Medicine Journal, 32(1), 83-84. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2014-203603

Anaphylaxis in children presents most frequently with respiratory features, and concern exists about the potential for diagnostic confusion with acute asthma. 84 cases of asthma requiring intensive care were identified. 11 cases met exclusion criteri... Read More about Does anaphylaxis masquerade as asthma in children?.

Randomised evaluation of modified valsalva effectiveness in re-entrant tachycardias (REVERT) study (2014)
Journal Article
Appelboam, A., Reuben, A., Mann, C., Lobban, T., Ewings, P., Benger, J., …Gagg, J. (2014). Randomised evaluation of modified valsalva effectiveness in re-entrant tachycardias (REVERT) study. BMJ Open, 4(3), e004525-e004525. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004525

Introduction: The Valsalva manoeuvre (VM) is a recommended first-line physical treatment for patients with re-entrant supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), but is often ineffective in standard practice. A failed VM is typically followed by treatment wi... Read More about Randomised evaluation of modified valsalva effectiveness in re-entrant tachycardias (REVERT) study.

Critical care paramedics: Where is the evidence? A systematic review (2014)
Journal Article
Von Vopelius-Feldt, J., Wood, J., & Benger, J. (2014). Critical care paramedics: Where is the evidence? A systematic review. Emergency Medicine Journal, 31(12), 1016-1024. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-202721

© 2014, BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Objectives: Paramedic-delivered prehospital critical care is an established concept in a number of emergency medical services around the world and, more recently, has been introduced to the UK. This... Read More about Critical care paramedics: Where is the evidence? A systematic review.

Who does what in prehospital critical care? An analysis of competencies of paramedics, critical care paramedics and prehospital physicians (2014)
Journal Article
Von Vopelius-Feldt, J., & Benger, J. (2014). Who does what in prehospital critical care? An analysis of competencies of paramedics, critical care paramedics and prehospital physicians. Emergency Medicine Journal, 31(12), 1009-1013. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-202895

© 2014, BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Introduction: Emergency medical services in the UK are facing the challenge of responding to an increasing number of calls, often for non-emergency care, while also providing critical care to the few... Read More about Who does what in prehospital critical care? An analysis of competencies of paramedics, critical care paramedics and prehospital physicians.

Can paramedics use FRAX (the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) to help GPs improve future fracture risk in patients who fall? Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study (2014)
Journal Article
Clarke, S., Bradley, R., Simmonds, B., Salisbury, C., Benger, J., Marques, E., …Gooberman-Hill, R. (2014). Can paramedics use FRAX (the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) to help GPs improve future fracture risk in patients who fall? Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study. BMJ Open, 4(9), e005744-e005744. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005744

© 2014, BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Introduction: Currently identification, and therefore, management of patients at risk of osteoporotic fracture in the UK is suboptimal. As the majority of patients who fracture have fallen, it follow... Read More about Can paramedics use FRAX (the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) to help GPs improve future fracture risk in patients who fall? Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study.

The international federation for emergency medicine framework for quality and safety in the emergency department (2014)
Journal Article
Lecky, F., Benger, J., Mason, S., Cameron, P., Walsh, C., Bodiwala, G., …Weber, E. (2014). The international federation for emergency medicine framework for quality and safety in the emergency department. Emergency Medicine Journal, 31(11), 926-929. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-203000

© 2014, BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved. All emergency departments (EDs) have an obligation to deliver care that is demonstrably safe and of the highest possible quality. Emergency medicine is a unique and rapidly developing specialty, whic... Read More about The international federation for emergency medicine framework for quality and safety in the emergency department.

The 3Mg trial: A randomised controlled trial of intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus placebo in adults with acute severe asthma (2014)
Journal Article
Goodacre, S., Cohen, J., Bradburn, M., Stevens, J., Gray, A., Benger, J., & Coats, T. (2014). The 3Mg trial: A randomised controlled trial of intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus placebo in adults with acute severe asthma. Health Technology Assessment, 18(22), 1-167. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18220

Background: Magnesium sulphate, administered by the intravenous (i.v.) or inhaled (nebulised) route, has been proposed as a treatment for adults with acute severe asthma. Existing trials show mixed results and uncertain evidence of benefit. Objective... Read More about The 3Mg trial: A randomised controlled trial of intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus placebo in adults with acute severe asthma.

Critical care paramedics in England: A national survey of ambulance services (2014)
Journal Article
Von Vopelius-Feldt, J., & Benger, J. (2014). Critical care paramedics in England: A national survey of ambulance services. European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 21(4), 301-304. https://doi.org/10.1097/MEJ.0000000000000085

Critical care paramedics (CCPs) have been introduced by individual ambulance trusts in England, but there is a lack of national coordination of training and practice. We conducted an online survey of NHS ambulance services to provide an overview of t... Read More about Critical care paramedics in England: A national survey of ambulance services.

How do paramedics manage the airway during out of hospital cardiac arrest? (2014)
Journal Article
Voss, S., Rhys, M., Coates, D., Greenwood, R., Nolan, J. P., Thomas, M., & Benger, J. (2014). How do paramedics manage the airway during out of hospital cardiac arrest?. Resuscitation, 85(12), 1662-1666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2014.09.008

© 2014 The Authors. Aim: The best method of initial airway management during resuscitation for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is unknown. The airway management techniques used currently by UK paramedics during resuscitation for OHCA are not we... Read More about How do paramedics manage the airway during out of hospital cardiac arrest?.

Prehospital anaesthesia by a physician and paramedic critical care team in Southwest England (2013)
Journal Article
Benger, J. R., Von Vopelius-Feldt, J., & Benger, J. (2013). Prehospital anaesthesia by a physician and paramedic critical care team in Southwest England. European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 20(6), 382-386. https://doi.org/10.1097/MEJ.0b013e32835b08b7

OBJECTIVES: Prehospital anaesthesia using rapid sequence induction (RSI) is carried out internationally and in the UK despite equivocal evidence of clinical benefit. It is a core skill of the prehospital critical care service established by the Great... Read More about Prehospital anaesthesia by a physician and paramedic critical care team in Southwest England.

Prediction of unsuccessful treatment in patients with severe acute asthma (2013)
Journal Article
Goodacre, S., Bradburn, M., Cohen, J., Gray, A., Benger, J., & Coats, T. (2013). Prediction of unsuccessful treatment in patients with severe acute asthma. Emergency Medicine Journal, 31(e1), e40-e45. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2013-203046

Background: Clinical assessment can be used to identify which patients with acute asthma are at risk of unsuccessful initial treatment. Objective: To determine which elements of clinical assessment predict unsuccessful treatment, defined as needing c... Read More about Prediction of unsuccessful treatment in patients with severe acute asthma.

Intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus standard therapy for severe acute asthma (3Mg trial): A double-blind, randomised controlled trial (2013)
Journal Article
Goodacre, S., Cohen, J., Bradburn, M., Gray, A., Benger, J., & Coats, T. (2013). Intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus standard therapy for severe acute asthma (3Mg trial): A double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 1(4), 293-300. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2813%2970070-5

Background: Previous studies suggested intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 ) might improve respiratory function in patients with acute asthma. We aimed to determine whether intravenous or nebulised MgSO 4 improve symptoms of breathles... Read More about Intravenous or nebulised magnesium sulphate versus standard therapy for severe acute asthma (3Mg trial): A double-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Audit of advanced airway management in UK Emergency Departments following the Fourth National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Difficult Airway Society (2013)
Journal Article
Benger, J. R., Davies, L., & Benger, J. (2013). Audit of advanced airway management in UK Emergency Departments following the Fourth National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Difficult Airway Society. Emergency Medicine Journal, 30(5), 427. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2012-202023

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PAin SoluTions in the Emergency Setting (PASTIES); A protocol for two open-label randomised trials of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) versus routine care in the emergency department (2013)
Journal Article
Benger, J. R., Hayward, C. J., Smith, J. E., Smith, J. E., Rockett, M., Squire, R., …Benger, J. (2013). PAin SoluTions in the Emergency Setting (PASTIES); A protocol for two open-label randomised trials of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) versus routine care in the emergency department. BMJ Open, 3(2), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002577

Introduction: Pain is the commonest reason that patients present to an emergency department (ED), but it is often not treated effectively. Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is used in other hospital settings but there is little evidence to support i... Read More about PAin SoluTions in the Emergency Setting (PASTIES); A protocol for two open-label randomised trials of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) versus routine care in the emergency department.