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The case for urban prehospital thrombolysis (2002)
Journal Article
Benger, J. (2002). The case for urban prehospital thrombolysis. Emergency Medicine Journal, 19(5), 441-443. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.19.5.441

This is the first part in a debate on the benefits and disadvantages of urban prehospital thrombolysis. I put the case for prehospital thrombolysis in the urban environment and argue that it is a rational development that will save lives and reduce l... Read More about The case for urban prehospital thrombolysis.

Prehospital thrombolysis: Lessons from Sweden and their application to the United Kingdom (2002)
Journal Article
Benger, J., Karlsten, R., & Eriksson, B. (2002). Prehospital thrombolysis: Lessons from Sweden and their application to the United Kingdom. Emergency Medicine Journal, 19, 578-583. https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.19.6.578

Objective: To study the successful implementation of paramedic administered prehospital thrombolysis in Sweden, and to consider the implications of this for the UK. Methods: A series of research visits were undertaken, including visits to Uppsala Hos... Read More about Prehospital thrombolysis: Lessons from Sweden and their application to the United Kingdom.

Simple intervention to improve detection of child abuse in emergency departments (2002)
Journal Article
Pearce, A., & Benger, J. (2002). Simple intervention to improve detection of child abuse in emergency departments. BMJ, 324, 780-782. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.324.7340.780

Problem: Child abuse is easily overlooked in a busy emergency department. Design: Two stage audit of 1000 children before and after introduction of reminder flowchart. Background and setting: An emergency department in a suburban teaching hospital se... Read More about Simple intervention to improve detection of child abuse in emergency departments.