BMJ13d
What should be documented for an anterior shoulder dislocation? A Delphi study
3 Amsterdam Shoulder and Elbow Center of Expertise (ASECE), Amsterdam, The Netherlands Background Standardised consensus-based documentation following anterior shoulder dislocation in the ED might ...
BMJ2d
The minimum clinically significant difference in visual analogue scale pain score does not differ with severity of pain
Correspondence to: Professor Kelly, Department of Emergency Medicine, Western Hospital, Private Bag, Footscray, Vic 3011, Australia (Anne-Maree.Kelly{at}nwhcn.org.au) Objective—To determine whether ...
BMJ2d
Paracetamol versus other analgesia in adult patients with minor musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review
Correspondence to Dr Milan L Ridderikhof, Emergency Medicine, Amsterdam UMC - Locatie AMC, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands; m.l.ridderikhof{at}amsterdamumc.nl Objectives Pain treatment in acute ...
BMJ2d
A changing pattern of injuries to horse riders
Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK Correspondence to: Dr P S Moss, Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, ...
BMJ9d
Two cases of isolated first rib fracture
Isolated first rib fractures are uncommon. They are usually associated with severe blunt trauma, although other mechanisms have been suggested, these being (a) indirect trauma, (b) sudden contraction ...
BMJ3d
024 Handheld electronic device use in patient care; the emergency department patient perspective
1 REMEDY (Research Emergency Medicine Derby), University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust 2 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust What is already ...
BMJ9d
Repeated use of the emergency department: qualitative study of the patient's perspective
1 Department of Social Work and Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden 2 Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden ...
BMJ12d
Factors that influence the accuracy of triage nurses' judgement in emergency departments
2 Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung University and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan 3 Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 4 Graduate ...
BMJ6d
PP10 A rapid response falls service – a new solution to a growing problem?
Background Falls are frequent in older people and are the primary cause of injury in adults aged 65+. Falls are associated with high mortality, morbidity and immobility. Many people who fall become ...
BMJ11d
Gender inequality in the risk of violence: material deprivation is linked to higher risk for adolescent girls
1 Violence and Society Research Group, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK 2 Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK Correspondence to Dr V ...
BMJ7d
Validation of a new method for saliva cortisol testing to assess stress in first responders
Background Acute or chronic stress can lead to physical and mental disorders. Measuring cortisol can objectify the degree of stress. Cortisol is traditionally measured in serum, but recently the ...