Publications

Published BETs appear regularly in the EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL, ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD and INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY.

Published BETs

2010

February

Are troponin levels indicated for the routine management of SVT?: Cheryl Czapla and Aaron Bernard Sorabh Khandelwal; Emerg Med J February 2010;27:141-142
Is Electrotherapy useful for tennis elbow?: Helen Ruane, Laura Hay and Michael Callaghan; Emerg Med J February 2010;27:142-144
Is there a role for serum procalcitonin in the differentiation between septic and non-septic arthritis?: Chihhung Wang, MD Zui-Shen Yen, MD; Emerg Med J February 2010;27:144-145
What best scratches the itch?: Alan Grayson Lisa Mackenzie; Emerg Med J February 2010;27:145-156

January

Blood component therapy in trauma patients requiring massive transfusion: Andrew R Munro Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J January 2010;27:53-55
Potato peel dressings for burn wounds: Emmy De Buck Stijn Van de Velde; Emerg Med J January 2010;27:55-56
Chlordiazepoxide, the management of alcohol withdrawal and the kindling effect: Dr. Charlene Pius Dr. Margaret Maloba; Emerg Med J January 2010;27:56-57
ACE inhibitors in addition to standard treatments in acute heart failure: Craig Ferguson Ayesha Redford; Emerg Med J January 2010;27:57-58
Caesarean sections reduce the maternal-fetal transmission rate of human papillomavirus infection.: Dr L Winckworth and Richard Nicholl; Arch Dis Child January 2010;95:70-73
Can pneumonia caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae be treated with penicillin?: V Clifford and M Tebruegge (joint first authors), M Vandeleur and Professor Nigel Curtis; Arch Dis Child January 2010;95:73-77

2009

September

Assessing the size of burns in patients - which method works best?: Saiqa Hussain Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J September 2009;26:664-666
Cardiac Monitoring in Taser Victims: Crosby Rechtin Jeffrey S. Jones, MD; Emerg Med J September 2009;26:666-667
Emergency Physician bedside ultrasound for the diagnosis of cholelithiasis: Kadon K. Hintz, MD Jeffrey S. Jones, MD; Emerg Med J September 2009;26:667-669
Urethral catheter or suprapubic aspiration to reduce contamination of urine samples in young children?: Lucinda Winckworth, Rania Ayat; Arch Dis Child September 2009;94:736-739
Is intravenous immunoglobulin superior to exchange transfusion in the management of hyperbilirubinaemia in term neonates?: Sandra Walsh, Eleanor J Molloy; Arch Dis Child September 2009;94:739-741
Do written asthma action plans reduce hospital admissions?: Rianna Burrill, Will Carroll; Arch Dis Child September 2009;94:742-743

August

Does early mobilisation following achilles tendon repair speed up recovery and improve functional outcome?: Dr Ali Jalal Dr Reza Nouraei; Emerg Med J August 2009;26:614-615
Does stretching before exercise help prevent injury?: Michael Callaghan Claire Suff; Emerg Med J August 2009;26:614-614
Do routine paracetamol levels need to be taken in all patients presenting with overdose ?: T Leckie Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J August 2009;26:616-617
Intravenous diltiazem for the control of ventricular rate in patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation and left ventricular failure: Dr Richard Parris Dr Simon Clarke; Emerg Med J August 2009;26:617-618

July

Nebulised hypertonic saline significantly decreases length of hospital stay and reduces symptoms in children with bronchiolitis: Daniel Horner Rachel Jenner; Emerg Med J July 2009;26:518-519
Heart fatty acid binding protein for rapid diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in the Emergency Department: Rick Body Martin Newbury; Emerg Med J July 2009;26:519-522
Honey for the Symptomatic Relief of Cough in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Beth Heppermann, MD Jeffrey S. Jones, MD; Emerg Med J July 2009;26:522-523
Is cranio-sacral therapy useful in the managmement of crying babies?: Emma Bradley and Fiona Finlay; Arch Dis Child July 2009;94:555-556
Role of antibiotic line locks in the treatment of infected central venous access devices in children: P Anoop and M A Anjay; Arch Dis Child July 2009;94:556-559
How effective is varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG) in preventing chickenpox in neonates following perinatal exposure?: M Tebruegge, A Pantazidou and N Curtis; Arch Dis Child July 2009;94:559-561

June

Is ultrasound or chest x-ray best for the diagnosis of pneumothorax in the emergency department?: Walid Alsalim David Lewis; Emerg Med J June 2009;26:434-435
Is the WCC of the joint aspirate sufficiently sensitive/specific to rule in/out septic arthritis?: Anna O Malley Helene Svinos; Emerg Med J June 2009;26:435-435
Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging useful for suspected appendicitis in pregnant patients: Kevin Chiu, MD Jerry Ray Baskerville, MD, FACEP; Emerg Med J June 2009;26:437-437

May

Managing acute pulmonary oedema with high or standard dose nitrate: Henry Morriss Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J May 2009;26:357-358
Troponin for 30 day risk stratification in chest pain patients with ischaemic ECG.: Stewart Teece Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J May 2009;26:358-359
Endotracheal adrenaline in intubated patients with asthma: Timothy Nutbeam Anna Fergusson; Emerg Med J May 2009;26:359-359
Spiral CT versus IVU for the evaluation of renal/Ureteric colic: Victor Ameh Deepak Doshi; Emerg Med J May 2009;26:359-360

April

Flight Deep Vein Thrombosis prophylaxis in lower limb injury: Helen Blackhurst Suzan Oakley; Emerg Med J April 2009;26:-289
Diagnostic utility of chest xray for investigation of pulmonary embolism: Ged Brown Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J April 2009;26:289-290
Normal partial pressure oxygen in room air as a rule-out for pulmonary embolism: Walid Alsalim N. Payne and Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J April 2009;26:291-292
Dose of dexamethasone in croup: Christopher Port Michael Brown and Jeff Jones; Emerg Med J April 2009;26:291-292
Does Melatonin improve sleep pattern in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?: Sarah Snowden; Arch Dis Child April 2009;94:321-322
Should Fragile X be tested for in boys with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder?: Veronica B Kelly, A Salt; Arch Dis Child April 2009;94:323-324
Is continuous positive airway pressure effective in bronchiolitis?: V Palanivel, M A Anjay; Arch Dis Child April 2009;94:324-326

March

Using ultrasound to detect peritoneal fluid in a pregnant patient with abdominal trauma: Helene Svinos Anna O' Malley; Emerg Med J March 2009;26:201-202
The use of tocolytic therapy in a pregnant trauma patient: Helene Svinos Anna O' Malley; Emerg Med J March 2009;26:203-204
General anaesthesia or conscious sedation for reducing a dislocated hip prosthesis?: Nick Payne Steve Jones; Emerg Med J March 2009;26:204-205

February

Can paramedics' accurately perform drug calculations?: Kathryn J Eastwood Malcolm J Boyle; Emerg Med J February 2009;26:117-118
Serum lactate as a marker for mortality in patients presenting to the emergency department with trauma: Kevin KC Hung Colin A Graham; Emerg Med J February 2009;26:118-119
Use of pericardiocentesis for patients with cardiac tamponade in penetrating chest trauma: Kevin KC Hung Colin A Graham; Emerg Med J February 2009;26:119-120
Treating Chlamydia in Pregnancy: Summer Stears, MD Jeffrey S Jones, MD; Emerg Med J February 2009;26:120-121
Does oral aciclovir improve clinical outcome in immunocompetent children with primary herpes simplex gingivotomatitis?: Dr B Hudson, C Powell; Arch Dis Child February 2009;94:165-167
Distinguishing between septic arthritis of the hip and transient synovitis in children: Hester Taekema, PR Landham Ian Maconochie; Arch Dis Child February 2009;94:167-168
Does daily prednisolone reduce the risk of relapse secondary to viral infections in steroid-dependant nephrotic syndrome?: Fyeza Hasan; Arch Dis Child February 2009;94:168-169

January

Topical anaesthetic and pain associated with lumbar puncture in neonates: Shane Madsen, MD Jeffrey S. Jones, MD; Emerg Med J January 2009;26:57-58
C reactive protein in the differential diagnosis of heart failure and chest infection: Amy Au-Yong Professor Tim Coats; Emerg Med J January 2009;26:58-59
Is NIV an effective intervention for patients with acute exacerbations of asthma?: Dr Lynne Sutton Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J January 2009;26:59-60
Are beta-blockers superior and safer to digoxin for rate control of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department?: Martin Hossack Rick Body; Emerg Med J January 2009;26:61

2008

December

Oral steroids are not indicated in bronchiolitis.: Jayachandran Panickar Michael Eisenhut; Emerg Med J December 2008;25:839-840
Is nebulised salbutamol indicated in bronchiolitis?: Jayachandran Panickar Michael Eisenhut; Emerg Med J December 2008;25:840-841
What's the evidence for evidence-based medicine?: Rick Body Bernard A Foëx; Emerg Med J December 2008;25:841-842

November

Emergency caesarean section in cardiac arrest before the 3rd trimester.: Helene Svinos Anna O' Malley; November 2008;25:764-765
Use of intravenous omeprazole in gastrointestinal patients before endoscopy: CK TAI Colin A Graham; Emerg Med J November 2008;25:765-765
Ultrasound of optic nerve sheath to evaluate intracranial pressure: Dr Robert Major & Dr Walid al-Salim; Emerg Med J November 2008;25:766-767
Is a normal CRP sensitive enough to rule out septic arthritis: Anna O'Malley Helene Svinos; Emerg Med J November 2008;25:767-768
Swimming with dolphins for children with cerebral palsy - is there any evidence of benefit?: Dr Anna Baverstock; Arch Dis Child November 2008;93:994-995
Analgesia for children with acute abdominal pain and diagnostic accuracy: Mark Anderson Emma Collins; Arch Dis Child November 2008;93:995-997
Do children with autism and developmental regression need EEG investigation in the absence of clinical seizures?: Dr Choong Yi Fong G. Baird, E Wraige; Arch Dis Child November 2008;93:998-999

October

C-reactive protein or lactate dehydrogenase for assessing severity of pancreatic necrosis: Charleen Liu and Charlotte Haldene John Butler; October 2008;25:687-688
Antibiotics in cat bites: Tanzeem Iqbal Dr Bernard Foex; Emerg Med J October 2008;25:686-687
Training and prescription of Naloxone for personal use in overdose for opiate addicts.: Jenifer Barrie Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J October 2008;25:687-688
Steroids in attempted hanging: Rachel Jenner Dr Paul de Keyser; Emerg Med J October 2008;25:689-690
Do fans spread infection in clinical areas?: Rick Body Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J October 2008;25:689-689

September

Lactate Clearance a better predictor of mortality than Initial Lactate Level: Dhurga Gnanasegaram Neill Hughes; Emerg Med J September 2008;25:593-594
Steroids in children with Erythema Multiforme: Mark Riley Rachel Jenner; Emerg Med J September 2008;25:594-595
Chest physiotherapy is not useful in bronchiolitis.: Jayachandran Panickar Michael Eisenhut; Emerg Med J September 2008;25:595-596
What is the role of helmet therapy in positional plagiocephaly?: A Singh, I Wacogne; Arch Dis Child September 2008;93:807-809

August

Role of Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Level in the Diagnosis of Acute Prostatitis: Ming-Ju Hsieh, MD Zui-Shen Yen, MD, MPH; Emerg Med J August 2008;25:522-523
Do patients with a thoracostomy tube placed in the lung fissure need an additional thoracostomy tube placed?: Leif Meyers, MD Jeffrey Jones, MD; Emerg Med J August 2008;25:523-524
Should we be measuring troponins in patients with acute pericarditis?: Rick Body Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J August 2008;25:523-524
Should Nasal Fractures be manipulated under local anaesthesia?: Oisin Powell Deepak Doshi; Emerg Med J August 2008;25:525-527

July

Is a chest drain necessary in stable patients with traumatic pneumothorax?: Linda Symington Elizabeth McGugan; Emerg Med J July 2008;25:439-440
What is the risk of AMI in amphetamine induced chest pain presenting to the ED?: Dr Bhavesh Papadi Dr Karthikeyan Perumal; Emerg Med J July 2008;25:440-441
In Patients With Classical Heat Stroke Does Treatment With Dantrolene Improve Outcome?: Rosa McNamara Damien Ryan. Gerard McCarthy; Emerg Med J July 2008;25:441-442
Is dantrolene the best way to treat hyperthermia in patients with cocaine abuse: Dr Joanne Probert Dr Jacqui Macnair; Emerg Med J July 2008;25:442-443
Diagnostic utility of rapid immunochromatographic urine antigen testing in suspected pneumococcal infections: M A Anjay and P Anoop; Arch Dis Child July 2008;93:628-631
Is interval appendectomy necessary after conservative treatment of appendiceal mass in children?: Mark Fisher, Maud Meates-Dennis Maud Meates-Dennis; Arch Dis Child July 2008;93:631-632
Should angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors be used in children with Type 1 diabetes and microalbuminuria?: M Q Almerie, R M Williams, and C L Acerini; Arch Dis Child July 2008;93:633-635

June

Heliox in croup: Christiane Vorwerk Tim Coats; Emerg Med J June 2008;25:365-366
Is atropine needed as an adjunct in paediatric ketamine administration?: Simon Carley Rick Body; Emerg Med J June 2008;25:366-367
Does the time of fasting affect complication rates during ketamine sedation: Ray McGlone Simon Carley; Emerg Med J June 2008;25:367-369
Should additional antibiotics or an iodine washout be given to all patients who suffer an emergency re-sternotomy on the cardiothoracic intensive care unit?: ElaineYee Ling Yapa, Adrian Levine, Tim Strang Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2008;7:464-469
Should angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor antagonists be omitted before cardiac surgery to avoid postoperative vasodilation?: Shahzad G. Raja and Naveed Fida; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2008;7:470-475
Is a flexible mitral annuloplasty ring superior to a semi-rigid or rigid ring in terms of improvement in symptoms and survival?: Tjian Cheea, Ross Haston, Athena Togo and Shahzad G. Rajab; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2008;7:477-484
Is blood cardioplegia superior to crystalloid cardioplegia?: Samuel Jacoba, Antonios Kallikourdis, Frank Sellke and Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2008;7:491-498
For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting at higher risk of stroke is the single cross-clamp technique of benefit in reducing the incidence of stroke?: Shahzad G. Raja, Manoraj Navaratnarajah, Naveed Fida and C. Saifuddin Kitchlu; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2008;7:500-503

May

The effects of Glucosamine Sulphate on OA of the knee joint: Michael Callaghan Stephanie Pye; Emerg Med J May 2008;25:285-287
Subcutaneous heparin is as good as low-molecular-weight heparin in the acute treatment of thrombo-embolic disease: Andrew Munro Cain English; Emerg Med J May 2008;25:287-289
The Use of IV Aminophylline in addition to beta-agonists and steroids in Acute Asthma: Steven Cowman John Butler; Emerg Med J May 2008;25:289-290
CT Angiography for detection of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: Ayan Sen Shweta Gidwani / Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J May 2008;25:290-291
Does drinking "flat" cola prevent dehydration in children with acute gastroenteritis?: Michelle Jacobs and Ashley Reece Ruth Davis; Arch Dis Child May 2008;93:129-131
Is the frequency of recurrent chest infections, in children with chronic neurological problems, reduced by prophylactic azithromycin?: Charlotte B Kirk Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child May 2008;93:442-444
Should gonadotropin releasing hormone analogue be administered to prevent premature ovarian failure in young women with systemic lupus erythematosus on cyclophosphamide therapy?: Rajiv Sinha, Janis M Dionne Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child May 2008;93:444-445
Are there strategies to reduce the length of stay for well near-term babies?: N Bajaj, R Nicholl Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child May 2008;93:445-447

April

Splinting of buckle fractures of the distal radius in children: Marten C Howes Peter Cutting, Consultant and Martin Thomas, Consultant; Emerg Med J April 2008;25:222-223
U-slab, hanging cast or collar and cuff in uncomplicated shaft of humerus fractures in the elderly: Ashes Mukerjee Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J April 2008;25:222-223
Early or late mobilisation in uncomplicated neck of humerus fractures: Mark Tighe and Jane Miles Howard Simpson; Emerg Med J April 2008;25:223-224
Radial or dorsal backslab in Colles' fractures: Dr. N Greville Farrar Shafic Said Al-Nammari and Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J April 2008;25:224-224
Is Incentive Spirometry effective following Thoracic Surgery?: Paula Agostini (1), Rachel Calvert (2), Hariharan Subramanian (3), Babu Naidu (1) Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2008;7:297-300
Is it ever worth contemplating an aortic valve replacement on patients with low gradient severe aortic stenosis but poor left ventricular function with no contractile reserve?: Hariharan Subramanian, Babu Kunadian Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2008;7:301-305
For which patients with left main stem disease is Percutaneous Intervention rather than Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting the better option ?: Pietro Giorgio Malvindi, Joel Dunning, Nicola Vitale Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2008;7:306-314

March

Epinephrine self-injection for anaphylaxis in children: Richard Body Deepak Doshi; Emerg Med J March 2008;25:163-165
Combination therapy with H2 and H1 antihistamines in acute, non compromising allergic reactions: Dr TB Fogg and Dr D Semple Dr H Simpson; Emerg Med J March 2008;25:165-166
Toxic levels of tricyclic drugs in accidental overdose: Tom Bartram Angela Coumbarides; Emerg Med J March 2008;25:166-167

February

Role of topical analgesia in acute otitis media.: Abdo Sattout Rachel Jenner; Emerg Med J February 2008;25:103-104
Should ondanestron be used as the first-line anti-emetic in paracetamol overdose: Emma Jenkinson, Nigel Langford,; Emerg Med J February 2008;25:104-105
Which is the best clinical test for diagnosing a knee meniscal injury?: Michael Callaghan & Stephanie Pugh; Emerg Med J February 2008;25:105-107
Role of plain abdominal radiograph in the diagnosis of intussusception: Dylan Broomfield Ian Maconochie; Emerg Med J February 2008;25:107-107
What is the best treatment for empyema?: O Kerek, T Hilliard, J Henderson; Arch Dis Child February 2008;93:173-174
What is the best treatment for hyperkalaemia in a preterm infant?: F M O'Hare, E J Molloy Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child February 2008;93:174-176
Is the use of chest physiotherapy beneficial in children with community acquired pneumonia?: F Gilchrist; Arch Dis Child February 2008;93:176-178
Is internal massage superior to external massage for patients suffering a cardiac arrest after cardiac surgery?: Darragh Twomey, Moloy Das, Hariharan Subramanian, and Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2008;7:151-157

January

Topical or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatories in soft tissue injury: Michael Callaghan & Gabby Ford; Emerg Med J January 2008;25:38-39
Dexamethasone in Meningitis: Shweta Gidwani Elspeth Worthington; Emerg Med J January 2008;25:39-40
Stethoscope Contamination with MRSA: Christine Young, MD Jeffrey S. Jones, MD; Emerg Med J January 2008;25:40-41

2007

December

Detection of Acute Aortic Dissection with D-Dimer: Chad VanderLinden Dr Jeffrey Jones and Dr Michael Brown; Emerg Med J December 2007;24:846-847
Weather dependent nasal erythema in rangifer tarandus: Stewart Teece and Bernard A Foëx Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J December 2007;24:848-850
Epidural analgesia/anaesthesia versus systemic intravenous opioid analgesia in the management of blunt thoracic trauma.: Dr Richard Parris Barbara Scobie; Emerg Med J December 2007;24:848-849

November

Is ED-based brief intervention worthwhile in adults presenting with alcohol-related events?: Maria Ahmed K. Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J November 2007;24:785-788
Epinephrine in digital nerve block: P P Mohan PT Cherian; Emerg Med J November 2007;24:789-790
Computerized Tomography for Small Bowel Obstruction: Usman Jaffer Amin Alyas; Emerg Med J November 2007;24:790-791
In neonates requiring intravascular volume resuscitation is use of Gelofusine safe and efficacious?: Minesh Khashu, Velur Balasubramaniam Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2007;92:1037-1038
Should critically ill patients be routinely transfused to a normal haemoglobin level?: D G Markhorst, M C J Kneyber Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2007;92:1038-1039
Recurrent tinea versicolor: treatment with itraconazole or fluconazole?: Anastasia Pantazidou, Marc Tebruegge Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2007;92:1040-1042

October

Capillary blood gases as an alternative to arterial puncture in diabetic ketoacidosis: Simon FJ Clarke Andrew Parfitt; Emerg Med J October 2007;24:722-723
The Effect of Warming Local Anaesthetics on Pain of Infiltration: J Sultan Andrew J Curran; Emerg Med J October 2007;24:723-725
Use of tamsulosin in patients with urinary calculi to increase spontaneous stone passage.: Brook Woolley, M.D. Jeffrey Jones MD; Emerg Med J October 2007;24:725-726

September

Central venous catheterisation - internal jugular or subclavian approach?: Victor Ameh Steve Jones; Emerg Med J September 2007;24:662-663
Rigors in febrile children may be associated with a higher incidence of serious bacterial infection.: Dr Daniel E Lumsden Katherine Potier de la Morandière; Emerg Med J September 2007;24:663-663
Treatment of Jellyfish Stings in UK coastal waters: Vinegar or Sodium Bicarbonate: Heather Prestwich Rachel Jenner; Emerg Med J September 2007;24:664-664

August

Midazolam or ketamine for procedural sedation of children in the emergency department: Andrew Munro Ian Machonochie; Emerg Med J August 2007;24:579-580
Use of octreotide acetate to prevent rebound hypoglycemia in sulphonyluria overdose: Ziauddin Hassan Dr John Wright; Emerg Med J August 2007;24:580-581
Ultrasound to detect haemothorax after chest injury: Kirsty McEwan Dr Peter Thompson; Emerg Med J August 2007;24:581-582
Aminophylline in bradyasystolic cardiac arrest: Elizabeth Hayward 1, Laurie Showler 2, Jasmeet Soar 1 Laurie Showler; Emerg Med J August 2007;24:582-583

July

Use of Ultrasonography for Lumbar Puncture: Trevor Cummings Jeffrey S Jones, MD; Emerg Med J July 2007;24:492-493
Routine chest X-rays following bronchoscopy guided percutaneous dilational tracheostomy(PDT): Souvik Das Mick Jennings; Emerg Med J July 2007;24:493-494
Using the ultrasound compression test for DVT will not precipitate a thromboembolic event: Kieran P Nunn Peter K Thompson; Emerg Med J July 2007;24:494-495
Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower limb plaster cast immobilisation: E Brown A Bleetman; Emerg Med J July 2007;24:495-496
Is there any evidence for influenza vaccination in children with asthma?: Richard Burkimsher Dr Will Carroll; Arch Dis Child July 2007;92:644-645
Safety of anti-infective agents for skin preparation in premature infants: S Upadhyayula, M Kambalapalli and C J Harrison Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child July 2007;92:646-649
Should creatine kinase be checked in all boys presenting with speech delay?: Claire T Lundy, Gary M Doherty and Elaine M Hicks Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child July 2007;92:647-649

June

Serum Lactate as a marker for mortality in patients presenting to the ED with infection.: Daniel Mercier Jeff Jones; Emerg Med J June 2007;24:431-432
Negative D-dimer may allow safe early cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: Richard Body Babak Allie; Emerg Med J June 2007;24:432-435
Does Clopidogrel Increase Morbidity and Mortality After Minor Head Injury: Dr Richard Parris Dr Zia Hassan; Emerg Med J June 2007;24:435-436

May

Ultrasound scanning in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnancy: Robert Williams Jonathan Shaw; Emerg Med J May 2007;24:359-360
Buscopan for oesophageal food bolus impaction: R Anderson Jason Lee; Emerg Med J May 2007;24:360-361
U cast or functional bracing following fractures of the shaft of humerus: Ian J. Persad Sashi Kommu; Emerg Med J May 2007;24:361
Atropine: Re-evaluating its use during pediatric RSI: Alan Bean, MD Jeff Jones, MD; Emerg Med J May 2007;24:361-362

April

Auscultating to Diagnose Pneumonia: Dr Saima Saeed Rick Body; Emerg Med J April 2007;24:294-296
Tennis elbow and epicondyle clasp: Michael Callaghan Jenny Holloway; Emerg Med J April 2007;24:296-297
Chlorpromazine in Migraine: Peter Logan David Lewis; Emerg Med J April 2007;24:297-300
The use of intrapleural anaesthetic to reduce the pain of chest drain insertion: Gabby May Tom Bartrum; Emerg Med J April 2007;24:300-301
In children under age three does procalcitonin help exclude serious bacterial infection in fever without focus?: Dr David Herd Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child April 2007;92:362-364
In infants of HCV infected mothers does avoidance of breastfeeding decrease maternal-infant transmission of HCV: Kavita Bhola William McGuire; Arch Dis Child April 2007;92:365-366
Should children under treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis receive flu vaccination?: Liza J McCann Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child April 2007;92:366-368
Staples or sutures for chest and leg wounds following cardiovascular surgery: Aliu Sanni Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2007;6:243-246
Does pyloroplasty following esophagectomy improve early clinical outcomes?: Omar A. Khan, James Manners, Arvind Rengarajan Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2007;6:247-250
Do coronary artery bypass grafts using cephalic veins have a satisfactory patency?: Manoj Purohit Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2007;6:251-254

March

Conservative management or suturing for small, uncomplicated hand wounds.: Shafic Said Al-Nammari A.J. Quyn; Emerg Med J March 2007;24:217-218
Does Delayed Cord Clamping Prevent Late On-set Sepsis?: Dr A Buckland, Dr R Swamy Dr A Buckland, Dr R Swamy; Emerg Med J March 2007;24:218
C Reactive Protein and the diagnosis of intracranial infection.: Amy Au-Yong Professor Tim Coats; Emerg Med J March 2007;24:218-219
Does a teething child need serious illness excluding?: M Tighe and M F E Roe Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2007;92:266-268
Is the topical application of oestrogen cream an effective intervention in girls suffering from labial adhesions?: Marc Tebruegge, Indranil Misra and Veerasingam Nerminathan Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2007;92:268-271
Are young infants treated with erythromycin at risk for developing hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?: Nitin Maheshwai Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2007;92:271-273

February

Should minor mucosal tongue lacerations be sutured in children?: Zia Ud-din & Musarrat Aslam Sobbia Gull; Emerg Med J February 2007;24:123-124
Is skin turgor reliable as a means of assessing hydration status in children?: O.Fayomi I.Maconochie; R. Body; Emerg Med J February 2007;24:124-125
Is ED-based brief intervention worthwhile in children and adolescents presenting with alcohol-related events?: Maria Ahmed Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J February 2007;24:125-128
Should a child with preseptal periorbital cellulitis be treated with intravenous or oral antibiotics?: Shafic Al-Nammari Benjamin Roberton / Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J February 2007;24:128-129
Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) following pleurodesis: Ian Hunt, Elaine Teh, Rachel Southon Tom Treasure; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2007;6:102-104
Is cardiac computed tomography a reliable alternative to percutaneous coronary angiography for patients awaiting valve surgery?: Vivek Shrivastava, Sriram Vundavalli, Leslie Mitchell Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2007;6:105-109
Does video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy produce equal cancer clearance compared to open lobectomy for non-small cell carcinoma of the lung?: Douglas West, Sameena Rashid Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2007;6:110-116
Minimal long-term adverse effects reported in patients who have undergone talc pleurodesis following a spontaneous pneumothorax: Ian Hunt, Brendan Barber, Rachel Southon Tom Treasure; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2007;6:117-120

January

Use of Heliox in the management of acute exacerbation of COPD.: Dhananjay Kumar Rajesh Kumar Saksena; Emerg Med J January 2007;24:46-48
Is CT effective in cases of oesophageal fish bone ingestion?: Debasis Das; Emerg Med J January 2007;24:48-49
Does plain radiography predict pneumothorax size?: Gary Sudwarts David Foley; Emerg Med J January 2007;24:49
Is defibrillation effective in accidental severe hypothermia in adults?: Joseph Clift Lisa Munro-Davies; Emerg Med J January 2007;24:50-51

2006

December

Silver Sulphadiazine cream in burns: Saiqa Hussain Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J December 2006;23:929-932
Procedural Sedation for Cardioversion: Jeremy Wood, MD Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J December 2006;23:932-934
The relationship between post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and affective disorder.: Kate Roberts Suzanne Robins; Emerg Med J December 2006;23:935-935
Is lumbar puncture necessary for evaluation of early neonatal sepsis?: B Ray, J Mangalore, C Harikumar and A Tuladhar Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child December 2006;91:1033-1035
Does the use of calamine or antihistamine provide symptomatic relief from pruritus in children with varicella zoster infection?: Marc Tebruegge, Minju Kuruvilla, Isabel Margarson, Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child December 2006;91:1035-1036
Is supplementary iron useful when preterm infants are treated with erythropoietin?: F C Ridley & J Harris and R Gottstein & AJB Emmerson Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child December 2006;91:1036-1038
Should high risk patients receive clopidogrel as well as aspirin post coronary arterial bypass grafting?: Babu Kunadian, Andrew R. Thornley, Thotala N. Babu Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2006;5:755-760
Is short-term anticoagulation necessary after mitral valve repair?: Sanjay Asopa, Anish Patel Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2006;5:761-765
Does use of aprotinin decrease the incidence of stroke and neurological complications in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery?: Roland A Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2006;5:767-773
Is Methylene Blue of benefit in treating adult patients who develop vasoplegic syndrome during Cardiac Surgery: Eduardo Guilherme Leite, Andrew Ronald, Alfredo J. Rodrigues, and Paulo Roberto B. Evora Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2006;5:774-778

November

Does a normal shaped pupil exclude the diagnosis of iritis: Thomas Hunsley Caroline Lee; Emerg Med J November 2006;23:872-873
Use of lidocaine in the GI Cocktail for the treatment of Dyspepsia: Jason Bowman Jeffrey Jones, MD; Emerg Med J November 2006;23:873-874
Diagnosis of drug overdose by rapid reversal with Naloxone.: Jenifer Barrie Gabby May; Emerg Med J November 2006;23:874-875
Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A): a novel cardiac marker with promise: Richard Body Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J November 2006;23:875-877

October

Accuracy of Emergency Department Ultrasound in Detecting AAA.: Scott Bentz Jeffrey Jones, MD; Emerg Med J October 2006;23:803-804
Use of aspirin in acute stroke: Craig Ferguson Richard Body; Emerg Med J October 2006;23:804-805
Myringotomy in traumatic haemotympanum: Angaj Ghosh Magnus Harrison; Richard Body; Emerg Med J October 2006;23:805-806
Should children with ADHD and normal intelligence be routinely screened for underlying cytogenetic abnormalities?: E Stephen, A D Kindley, Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child October 2006;91:860-861
Is injection of botulinum toxin type A effective in the treatment of drooling in children with cerebral palsy?: L Vaile, F Finlay, Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child October 2006;91:862-863
Should bubble baths be avoided in children with urinary tract infections?: G Modgil, A Baverstock, Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child October 2006;91:863-865
What are the long-term results of cardiac valve replacements in left sided endocarditis with a history of i.v. drug abuse?: Alexander Wahba and Dag Nordhaug Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2006;5:608-610
Should warfarin be routinely prescribed for the first three months after a bioprosthetic valve replacement?: Moataz El-Husseiny, Kareem Salhiyyah, Shahzad G. Raja Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2006;5:616-623
Should patients post-cardiac surgery be given low molecular weight heparin for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis?: Victoria Close, Manoj Purohit, Marios Tanos and Steven Hunter Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2006;5:616-623
Should clopidogrel be stopped prior to urgent cardiac surgery?: Babu Kunadian, Andrew R. Thornley, Marios Tanos Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2006;5:630-636

September

Oral antihistamines for insect bites: Bernard A Foëx Caroline Lee; Emerg Med J September 2006;23:721-722
The Use of Vasoconstrictor Therapy in Non-Variceal Upper GI bleeds: Gabby May John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2006;23:722-724
Water-soluble contrast small bowel follow through for adhesive small bowel obstruction: Usman Jaffer Abdel Rahman Omer; Emerg Med J September 2006;23:724-726
Sudden onset single floater symptom in one eye: is urgent dilated fundal examination by an ophthalmologist warranted?: Jaheed Khan Genevieve Larkin; Emerg Med J September 2006;23:726-727
Does neonatal BCG vaccination protect against tuberculous meningitis?: V Walker, G Selby and I Wacogne Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2006;91:789-791
Does dexamethasone reduce the risk of extubation failure in ventilated children?: Lukkassen MA and Markhorst DG Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2006;91:791-793
Should metformin be prescribed to overweight adolescents in whom dietary/behavioural modifications have not helped?: E Webb and R Viner Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2006;91:793-794

August

Prediction of fatal overdose in opiate addicts.: Jenifer Barrie Simon Carley; Emerg Med J August 2006;23:647-648
Management of Burns Blisters: Jonathan Shaw Colin Dibble; Emerg Med J August 2006;23:648-649
Prophylactic antibiotics in urinary catheterisation to prevent infection: F Garnham & C Smith S Williams; Emerg Med J August 2006;23:649
Does use of the Hepcon® point-of-care coagulation monitor to optimise Heparin and Protamine dosage for cardiopulmonary bypass decrease bleeding and blood and blood product requirements in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery?: Khairul Anuar Abdul Aziza, Omar Masooda, J. Andreas Hoschtitzkya, Andrew Ronald Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2006;5:469-482
Does lung cancer screening with Chest X-ray improve disease-free survival?: Ian Hunt, Mayooran Siva, Rachel Southon, Tom Treasure Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2006;5:483-487
Chemotherapy Following Complete Resection of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is of small but significant benefit in terms of survival.: Douglas West, Alan J. B. Kirk Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2006;5:488-492
Is recombinant activated factor VII useful for intractable bleeding after cardiac surgery?: Marios Tanos Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2006;5:493-498

July

Cocaine induced myocardial ischaemia - nitrates versus benzodiazepines: Dr Priya Bhangoo Dr Andrew Parfitt and Dr Tammy Wu; Emerg Med J July 2006;23:569-570
The use of loop diuretics in acute renal failure in critically ill patients to reduce mortality, maintain renal function or avoid the requirements for renal support.: Anthony Davis Ingrid Gooch; Emerg Med J July 2006;23:569-570
Kocher's or Milch's technique for reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations.: Dr Helen R Ashton Zia Hassan; Emerg Med J July 2006;23:571-572
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in acute fracture management.: John Butler Bernard Foex; Emerg Med J July 2006;23:571-572

June

Beta-agonists with or without anti-cholinergics in the treatment of acute childhood asthma?: Andrew Munro Ian Maconachie; Emerg Med J June 2006;23:470
Delivery of bronchodilators in acute asthma in children: Craig Ferguson Shweta Gidwani; Emerg Med J June 2006;23:471-472
Lorazepam or diazepam in paediatric status elipticus: Vince Choudhery Will Townend; Emerg Med J June 2006;23:472-473
Tibial fractures in very young children and child abuse: Rob Williams N Hardcastle; Emerg Med J June 2006;23:473-474
How useful is C-reactive protein in detecting occult bacterial infection in young children with fever without apparent focus?: Nitin Maheshwari Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child June 2006;91:533-535
Does treatment with Echinacea purpurea effectively shorten the course of upper respiratory tract infections in children?: K Koenig and C C Roehr Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child June 2006;91:535-537
In juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is folate supplementation effective against methotrexate toxicity at the expense of methotrexate's efficacy?: O G Killeen and J M Gardner-Medwin Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child June 2006;91:537-538
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, thoracic epidural analgesia combined with general anesthesia results in faster recovery and fewer complications but does not affect length of hospital stay: Andrew Roland, K. Anuar Abdul Azizb, Thomas George Day and Martin Scott Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2006;5:207-216
Should patients receiving a radial artery conduit have post-operative Calcium Channel blockers ?: Anish Patel, Sanjay Asopa Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2006;5:251-257
Should chest drains be put on suction or not following pulmonary lobectomy ?: Aliu Sanni, Adam Critchley Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2006;5:275-278

May

Gammahydroxybutyrate overdose and physostigmine: Liz Allen Walid Alsalim; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:300-301
Terlipressin or sclerotherapy for acute variceal bleeding?: Duncan McAuley Usman Jaffer; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:301
Full blood count and reticulocyte count in painful sickle crisis: Aaron W. Bernard, Arvind Venkat Michael S. Lyons; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:302-303
The Use of intravenous terlipressin in non-variceal upper GI Bleeds.: Gabby May Dafalla Musa; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:400-401
Beta-blockers in cocaine induced acute coronary syndrome: Ayan Sen and Tim Fairbairn Freya Levy; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:401-402
Ultrasound placement of needle in three-in-one nerve block: R Williams B Saha; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:402-403
Brain natriuretic peptide as a potential marker of acute coronary syndromes: Richard Body Catherine Roberts; Emerg Med J May 2006;23:403-407
Does the use of a centrifugal pump offer any additional benefit for patients having open heart surgery?: Julius Asante-Siaw, James Tyrrell, Andreas Hoschtitzky Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery May 2006;5:128-134
Does perioperative thyroxine have a role during adult cardiac surgery?: Andrew Ronald Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery May 2006;5:166-178

March

Clean catch urine or bag specimen in UTI in non toilet trained children?: Rachel Jenner Shadi afzalnia; Emerg Med J March 2006;23:219-220
Intravenous Magnesium in shock-resistant tachyarrhythmias: Ayan Sen Shweta Gidwani; Emerg Med J March 2006;23:220-221
Intranasal naloxone in suspected opioid overdose: Dr Helen Ashton Dr Ziauddin Hassan; Emerg Med J March 2006;23:221-223
Intravenous NSAID's in the Management of Renal Colic: Debasis Das Stuart Teece; Emerg Med J March 2006;23:225

February

Chest drains in traumatic occult pneumothorax: Rachel Jenner Ayan Sen; Emerg Med J February 2006;23:138-139
Urine dipsticks in screening for diabetes mellitus: Ooi Yau Wei Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J February 2006;23:139-140
Clopidogrel plus aspirin or aspirin alone in unstable angina: Shweta Gidwani Richard Body; Emerg Med J February 2006;23:140-142
Administration of steroids in acute exacerbations of COPD: Shweta Gidwani Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J February 2006;23:142-143
Should all patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are surgical candidates have cervical mediastinoscopy preoperatively?: Shilajit Ghosha, Prakash Nanjiaha Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2006;5:20-24
Does radial artery harvest with a harmonic scalpel result in fewer complications than standard electrocautery methods?: Anish Patela, Sanjay Asopaa Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery February 2006;5:36-41

January

The Use of IV Cyclizine in Cardiac Chest Pain: Gabby May Ricky Kumar; Emerg Med J January 2006;23:61-62
Rapid sequence induction in the emergency department by emergency medicine personnel: Colin Dibble Margaret Maloba; Emerg Med J January 2006;23:62-64
Absorbable sutures in pediatric lacerations.: Robert Evans Jeff Jones; Emerg Med J January 2006;23:64-65
Smectite in Acute Diarrhoea: Zui-Shen Yen Mei-Shu Lai; Emerg Med J January 2006;23:65-66
Should a neonate with possible late onset infection always have a lumbar puncture?: K Malbon, R Mohan and R Nicholl Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child January 2006;91:75-76
Does continuous insulin infusion improve glycaemic control and nutrition in hyperglycaemic very low birth weight infants?: Venkatesh Kairamkonda Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child January 2006;91:76-79
Should premedication be used for semi-urgent or elective intubation in neonates?: Elizabeth Byrne and Ralph Mackinnon Ralph Mackinnon; Arch Dis Child January 2006;91:79-83

2005

December

Prehospital endotracheal intubation in adult major trauma patients with head injury: Ayan Sen Raj Nichani; Emerg Med J December 2005;22:887-889
Headache in paediatric head injury: Michelle Jacobs Ian Maconochie; Emerg Med J December 2005;22:889
S-100b protein levels as a predictor for long-term disability after head injury: John-Paul Lomas Joel Desmond; Emerg Med J December 2005;22:889-891
Aspirin and the risk of intracranial complications following head injury: Magdy Sakr Libby Wilson; Emerg Med J December 2005;22:891-892
Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry in Jaundiced Newborns: Sudhin Thayyil L Marriott; Arch Dis Child December 2005;90:1311-1312
What is the risk of cancer in a child with hemihypertrophy?: P Abraham Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child December 2005;90:1312-1313
Should Lobectomy or pneumonectomy patients with microscopic involvement of the bronchial resection margin undergo re-operation to improve their long-term survival?: Balasubramanian S, Au J. Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2005;4:531-537
Does a percutaneous tracheostomy have a lower incidence of complications compared to an open surgical technique?: Anish Patela, Peter Swan Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2005;4:550-554
Is skeletonized internal mammary harvest better than pedicle internal mammary harvest in coronary artery bypass grafting?: Behranwala A, Raja SG Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2005;4:577-582
Might gene therapy offer symptomatic relief for patients with 'no option' angina?: Mohammed Hanif, Anish Patel Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2005;4:627-632

November

No evidence found that a femoral nerve block in cases of femoral shaft fractures can delay the diagnosis of compartment syndrome of the thigh.: George Karagiannis Dr Richard Hardern; Emerg Med J November 2005;22:814
How to immobilise after shoulder disclocation.: Lennard Funk Martin Smith; Emerg Med J November 2005;22:814
Cricoid pressure in emergency Rapid Sequence Induction: John Butler Ayan Sen; Emerg Med J November 2005;22:815-816
Should steroids be used in children with meningococcal shock?: R G Branco and R R Russell Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2005;90:1195-1196
Should children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura and abdominal pain be treated with steroids?: M Haroon Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2005;90:1196-1198
Do cuffed endotracheal tubes increase the risk of airway mucosal injury and post-extubation stridor in children?: C S Ashtekar and A Wardhaugh Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2005;90:1198-1199

October

Differential diagnosis of narrow complex tachycardias by increasing electrocardiograph speed: Joao Luis Gaspar Richard Body; Emerg Med J October 2005;22:729-730
Steroids in sudden sensorineural hearing loss: Angaj Ghosh Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J October 2005;22:732-733
Lignocaine as a pretreatment to Rapid Sequence Induction in patients with status asthmaticus.: John Butler Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J October 2005;22:732
Can ventilation while on cardiopulmonary bypass improve post-operative lung function for patients undergoing cardiac surgery?: Hunaid A. Vohra, Adrian Levine Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2005;4:442-446
Can the use of thromboelastography predict and decrease bleeding and blood and blood product requirements in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery?: Andrew Ronald Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2005;4:456-463
Is sympathectomy of benefit in critical leg ischaemia not amenable to revascularisation?: Aliu Sanni, Arief Hamid Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery October 2005;4:478-483

September

Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause a delay in fracture healing?: Simon Clarke Fiona Lecky; Emerg Med J September 2005;22:652-653
Rectal or Intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in acute renal colic: Caroline Lee Dhurga Gnanasegaram and Margaret Maloba; Emerg Med J September 2005;22:653-654
Are antibiotics indicated following human bites?: Dr Alma-Victoria Rittner and Dr Kevin Fitzpatrick Dr Alasdair Corfield; Emerg Med J September 2005;22:654
Nebulised Furosemide in Acute Adult Asthma: Zui-Shen Yen, MD, MPH Shyr-Chyr Chen, MD; Emerg Med J September 2005;22:654-655

August

Fasting before prilocaine Biers' block: Muhammad Ahmad Gary Saynor; Emerg Med J August 2005;22:558-559
Ultrasound in the diagnosis of testicular torsion: Zain Kapasi Steve Halliday; Emerg Med J August 2005;22:559-560
Split skin grafts for pretibial lacerations: Sunil Dasan Kambiz Hashemi; Emerg Med J August 2005;22:560-561
Serial x-rays in battery ingestion: Stewart Teece Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J August 2005;22:561
Does the radial artery provide better long-term patency than the saphenous vein?: Georgios P. Georghiou, Bernardo A. Vidne Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2005;4:304-310
Is the Allen's test adequate to safely confirm that a radial artery may be harvested for coronary arterial bypass grafting?: Andrew Ronald, Anish Patel Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2005;4:332-340
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery does asymptomatic significant carotid artery stenosis warrant carotid endarterectomy?: Michael Murphy, Jonathan Ghosha, Savvas Omorphosa Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2005;4:344-349
What is the optimal vasodilator for preventing spasm in the left internal mammary artery during coronary arterial bypass grafting?: Sivakumar Sivalingam , Adrian Levine Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery August 2005;4:365-371

July

Transthoracic ultrasonography to diagnose pneumothorax in trauma: Usman Jaffer Duncan McAuley; Emerg Med J July 2005;22:504-505
Early mobilisation for volar plate avulsion fractures: Richard Body Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J July 2005;22:505
Do we need to give steroids in children with bell's palsy ?: Chetan Sandeep Ashtekar Dr Manohara Joishy, Rohit Joshi; Emerg Med J July 2005;22:505-507
Topical anaesthetic versus lidocaine infiltration to allow closure of skin wounds in children: Craig Ferguson & Ben Loryman Richard Body, Clinical Reseach Fellow; Emerg Med J July 2005;22:507-509

June

Terlipressin and somatostatin appear equally effective in the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices: Russell Boyd John Butler; Emerg Med J June 2005;22:433-434
Intranasal midazolam or rectal diazepam in patients with fits: Martin Smith Simon Carley; Emerg Med J June 2005;22:436-437
Is polyethylene glycol safe and effective for chronic constipation in children?: R Arora and R Srinivasan Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child June 2005;90:643-648
Are antiemetics helpful in young children suffering from acute viral gastroenteritis?: S Borowitz Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child June 2005;90:646-648
Should acyclovir be prescribed for immunocompetent children presenting with chickenpox?: Dr Dan Harris Dr Julian Redhead; Arch Dis Child June 2005;90:648-650
Does magnesium offer any additional benefit in patients having anti-arrhythmic treatment for atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery?: Anish Patel, Jagan Rao J Desmond; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2005;4:193-196
Is there a reversal of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation after redirection of anomalous hepatic venous flow to the lungs?: Georghiou GP, Birk E and Vidne BA. Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2005;4:227-231
Does deflating the lungs and sawing from the xiphisternum reduce the chance of accidental pleurotomy during sternotomy?: Anthony Rostron Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2005;4:272-274

May

Buccal midazolam as an alternative to rectal diazepam for prolonged seizures in childhood and adolescence: Richard Body Mawra Ijaz; Emerg Med J May 2005;22:364-365
Bone Injection Gun Placement of Intraosseous Needles: Andrew J Curran Ayan Sen; Emerg Med J May 2005;22:365
Nebulized levalbuterol or albuterol for lowering serum potassium: Herald Ostovar, MD Dr Jeffrey Jones and Dr Michael Brown; Emerg Med J May 2005;22:366-367

April

Glucagon infusion in anaphylactic shock in patients on beta-blockers: Martin Thomas Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J April 2005;22:272
Topical Analgesia for Pain Reduction in Arterial Puncture: Debbie Dawson Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J April 2005;22:273
Antifibrinolytics for the initial management of sub arachnoid haemorrhage.: Simon Carley Ayan Sen; Emerg Med J April 2005;22:274
Anticoagulation post-cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department: Katherine Potier Richard Parris; Emerg Med J April 2005;22:275
Anticoagulation before cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department: Katherine Potier Richard Parris; Emerg Med J April 2005;22:276
Continuous subglottic suction is effective for prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia: Rahul Gujadhur, Bruce W. Helme, Aliu Sanni and Joel Dunning Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2005;4:110-115
Does pleurotomy during internal mammary artery harvest increase post-operative pulmonary complications?: Mark Wheatcroft, Vivek Shrivastava, Brian Nyawo, Anthony Rostron Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2005;4:143-146
Is Sotalol more effective than standard beta-blockers for the prophylaxis of atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery: Anish Patel and Joel Dunning Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2005;4:147-150
Should the pericardium be closed in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?: Mohamed N. Bittar, James B. Barnard, Noman Khasati, and Steven Richardson Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery April 2005;4:151-155

March

Role of flexion/extension radiography in paediatric neck injuries: Elspeth Pitt Shobhan Thakore; Emerg Med J March 2005;22:192
Use of troponin for the diagnosis of myocardial contusion after blunt chest trauma: Lorna Jackson Alison Stewart; Emerg Med J March 2005;22:193-195
Scorpion envenomation: Does antivenom reduce serum venom concentrations?: Bernard A Foëx Lee Wallis; Emerg Med J March 2005;22:195-197
Scorpion envenomation: Does administration of antivenom alter outcome?: Bernard A Foëx Lee Wallis; Emerg Med J March 2005;22:195
Is nasogastric fluid therapy a safe alternative to the i.v. route in infants with bronchiolitis?: Neil Kennedy Nuala Flanagan; Arch Dis Child March 2005;90:320-321
Are newer macrolides effective in eradicating carriage of Pertussis?: Dr.Ramesh Srinivasan Dr. Tong H Yeo; Arch Dis Child March 2005;90:322-324
Are methylxanthines effective in preventing or reducing apnoeic spells in infants with bronchiolitis?: Pavanasam Ramesh, Martin Samuels Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2005;90:322-324

February

Timing of lumbar puncture in suspected sub arachnoid haemorrhage: Simon Carley Magnus Harrisson; Emerg Med J February 2005;22:121-122
Proteolytic enzymes for oesophageal meat impaction: Jason Lee Ross Andrew; Emerg Med J February 2005;22:122-123
Effervescent agents for oesophageal food bolus impaction: Jason Lee R Anderson; Emerg Med J February 2005;22:123-124
Proximal Humeral Fractures and non-accidental injury in children: Robert Williams N Hardcastle; Emerg Med J February 2005;22:124-125
Torn frenulum and non-accidental injury in children: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J February 2005;22:125

January

Endotracheal intubation in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid intoxication and overdose: Helen Michael Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J January 2005;22:43
No clinical evidence for gastric lavage in lithium overdose: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J January 2005;22:43-44
Paddle position in emergency cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: Katherine Potier de la Morandiere Henry Morriss; Emerg Med J January 2005;22:44-46
Reinsertion of the stylet prior to needle removal in diagnostic lumbar puncture: Matthew Deibel Dr Jeffrey Jones and Dr Michael Brown; Emerg Med J January 2005;22:46
Do well infants born with an isolated single umbilical artery need investigation?: Ramesh Srinivasan Ramandeep Singh Arora; Arch Dis Child January 2005;90:100-101
In a preterm infant, does blood transfusion increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis?: JC Agwu, H Narchi Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child January 2005;90:102-103
Are routine urine cultures helpful in the management of asymptomatic infants or preschool children with a previous urinary tract infection?: Hassib Narchi Kate Verrier Jones; Arch Dis Child January 2005;90:103-104

2004

December

Is transmyocardial myocardial revascularisation of benefit in addition to coronary artery bypass grafting for patients with diffuse coronary disease?: Aliu Sanni Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:581-585
Is transmyocardial revascularisation of benefit to people with 'no option' angina?: Aliu Sanni Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:586-592
In open heart surgery is there a role for the use of carbon dioxide field flooding techniques to reduce the level of post-operative gaseous emboli?: James Barnard Doug Speake; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:599-602
Does the use of topical transexamic acid in cardiac surgery reduce the incidence of post-operative mediastinal bleeding?: Mohammed Hanif, Mahmoud Nourei Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:603-605
In aortic arch surgery is there any benefit in using antegrade cerebral perfusion or retrograde cerebral perfusion as an adjunct to hypothermic circulatory arrest?: Jim Barnard, Ghassan Musleh, Mohamad Bittar Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:621-630
Are prophylactic beta-blockers of benefit in reducing the incidence of AF following coronary bypass surgery?: Savvas Omorphos, Mohammed Hanif Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:641-646
Does off pump coronary artery surgery reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation?: Shahzad Raja, Ali Behranwala Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:647-652
Is there a role for prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation for patients undergoing lung surgery?: Vivek Shrivastava, Brian Nyawo Joel Dunning, Graham Morritt; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2004;3:656-662

November

Which facial views for facial trauma?: Kerstin Hogg Margaret Maloba; Emerg Med J November 2004;21:709-710
Two thumb versus two finger CPR in infants: Bruce Martin John Butler; Emerg Med J November 2004;21:711-713
Low molecular weight heparin for IV drug users with DVT: Michael Russell Deborah Dawson; Emerg Med J November 2004;21:711
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and exacerbations of asthma in children: Richard Body Katherine Potier; Emerg Med J November 2004;22:713-714
Thrombotic complications of a femoral central venous catheter: Joel Dunning Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J November 2004;22:714-715
Suicide at Christmas: Simon Carley Mark Hamilton; Emerg Med J November 2004;22:716-717

September

Nebulised magnesium in asthma: Craig Ferguson Marten Howes; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:586-587
Role of flexion/extension radiography in neck injuries in adults: Elspeth Pitt Shobhan Thakore; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:587-588
Wound closure in animal bites: Freya Garbutt Rachel Jenner; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:589-590
Peripheral pulses to exclude thoracic aortic dissection: Stewart Teece Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:589
Therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: Bernard A Foëx John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:590-591
Gastric lavage in aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug overdose: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J September 2004;21:591-592
Short stature and the probability of coeliac disease, in the absence of gastro-intestinal symptoms: JCW van Rijn, FK Grote, W Oostdijk, J-M Wit Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2004;89:882-883
Is an intravenous fluid bolus of albumin or normal saline beneficial in the treatment of metabolic acidosis in a normovolaemic newborn?: Hassib Narchi Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2004;89:884-885
How safe is ibuprofen in febrile asthmatic children?: A Kader, T Hildebrandt and C Powell Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2004;89:885-886

July

Use of heliox for acute asthma in the emergency department: Michelle Jacobs Cilla Reid and John Butler; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:498-499
Abdominal radiography in 'Body Packers'.: Jonathan Costello Will Townend; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:498
Cardiopulmonary bypass and the survival of patients in cardiac arrest: Joel Dunning Adrian Levine; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:499-500
Oral or intravenous thiamine in the emergency department: Rupert Jackson Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:501-502
Antibiotic prophylaxis for pre-tibial haematomas in the elderly: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:502
Prophylactic antibiotics for subungual hematoma: Jonathan Costello Marten Howes; Emerg Med J July 2004;21:503
Do pizotifen or propranolol reduce the frequency of migraine headache: Nick Barnes Guy Millman; Arch Dis Child July 2004;89:684-685
Are anticonvulsants a satisfactory alternative to opiate analgesia in patients experiencing pain with Guillain Barre syndrome?: Sara McDouall RC Tasker; Arch Dis Child July 2004;89:686-687
Is transcatheter device occlusion as good as open heart surgery for closure of atrial septal defects?: Erik N Swartz Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child July 2004;89:687-688

June

Can any intervention effectively reduce the pain associated with chest drain removal?: Jim Barnard and Jacqueline Thompson Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2004;3:229-232
Is haloperidol or a benzodiazepine the safest treatment for acute psychosis in the critically ill patient?: Norman Khasati and Jacqueline Thompson Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2004;3:233-236
Is clopidogrel beneficial following coronary bypass surgery: Darbhamulla V Nagarajan Phillip S Lewis, Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2004;3:311-313
Is an early invasive approach superior to a conservative strategy in patients with acute coronary syndrome?: Darbhamulla V Nagarajan Philip S Lewis, Michael Maguire, Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery June 2004;3:363-367

May

Aspiration of breast abscesses: S Thirumalaikumar Sashi Kommu; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:333-335
Does Nimodipine reduce mortality and secondary ischaemic events after subarachnoid haemorrhage?: Ged Brown Simon Carley; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:333-334
Metoclopramide versus placebo with opioid: Walid Alsalim Wai-Ching Leung, John Butler; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:334-336
Safety of inferior vena cava filters as primary treatment for proximal deep vein thrombosis: Debbie Dawson Dr Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:335-336
Screw tipped needles for intra-osseous access: Simon Carley Russel Boyd; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:336-337
Plaster or collar and cuff after reducing dislocated elbow?: Katherine Potier Simon Carley; Emerg Med J May 2004;21:337-338
In children presenting to the Emergency Department what is the specificity of rib fractures for non-accidental injury?: P Connolly Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child May 2004;89:490-492
Ultrasonography to rule out renal malformations in newborns with isolated preauricular tags/pits: Ramandeep Arora Rebekah Pryce; Arch Dis Child May 2004;89:492-493
Do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy: Somi.R.Desikan Neelagiri.G.Meena; Arch Dis Child May 2004;89:493-494

March

The sensitivity of a normal chest radiograph in ruling out aortic dissection: Kerstin Hogg Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J March 2004;21:199-200
Amiodarone or flecainide for cardioversion in acute onset atrial fibrillation: Jon Argall Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J March 2004;21:199
Antibiotics in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Ross Murphy Martin McKechnie, Joel Dunning; Emerg Med J March 2004;21:200-203
Intravenous magnesium in chronic pulmonary disease (COPD): Rachel Jenner Richard Body; Emerg Med J March 2004;21:203-204
Intra-articular steroid injections in acute rheumatoid monoarthritides: Jane Sholsberg Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J March 2004;21:204
Should we screen every child with otitis media with effusion for allergic rhinitis?: Stefano Micelle Sopo, Giulia Zorzi, Mauro jr Calvani Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2004;89:287-288
Should we treat infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis with topical antifungals or topical steroids?: Simon Cohen Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2004;89:288-289
Is routine EEG helpful in the management of complex febrile seizures?: Eduardo Cuestas Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child March 2004;89:290
Can epiaortic ultrasound reduce the incidence of intraoperative stroke during cardiac surgery?: Satish Das Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery March 2004;3:71-75
Low dose (renal dose) dopamine in the critically ill patient: Joel Dunning Norman Khasati; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery March 2004;3:114-117
Does use of aprotinin in coronary artery bypass graft surgery affect graft patency: Maninder Kalkat, Adrian Levine Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery March 2004;3:124-128
Is the figure-of-eight superior to the simple wire technique for closure of the sternum?: Noman Khasati, Rajesh Sivaprakasam Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery March 2004;3:191-194

January

Gastric lavage in paracetamol poisoning: Stewart Teece Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:75-76
Oxygen in acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction: Richard Body Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:75-76
Oral steroids in acute urticaria: M Poon C Reid; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:76-77
Ice, pins or sugar to reduce paraphimosis: Kevin Mackway-Jones Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:77-78
Is IV aminophylline better than IV salbutamol in the treatment of moderate to severe asthma: Andrew Munro Michelle Jacobs; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:78-80
Hypertonic or isotonic saline in hypotensive patients with severe head injury: Rupert Jackson John Butler; Emerg Med J January 2004;21:80-81
Does early administration of dexamethasone improve neurological outcome in children with meningococcal meningitis?: Sanjay Gupta Anil B Tuladhar; Arch Dis Child January 2004;89:82-83
Should nifedipine be used to counter low blood sugar levels in children with persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia?: Dominik Müller Miriam Zimmering, Charles Christoph Roehr; Arch Dis Child January 2004;89:83-85

2003

December

Should a prolonged or short course of indomethacin be used in preterm infants to treat patent ductus arteriosus: Sachin Shah; Arch Dis Child December 2003;88:1132-1133
Is ibuprofen or indomethacin better for medical closure of the patent ductus arterious?: Erik N Swartz; Arch Dis Child December 2003;88:1134-1135
What is the use of the glass test?: Ami Parikh Ian Maconochie; Arch Dis Child December 2003;88:1135
Does liberal use of bone wax increase the risk of mediastinitis?: Farah Bhatti Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:410-412
Does aspirin 6 hours after coronary artery bypass grafting optimise graft patency?: Ghassan Musleh Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:413-415
Which patients would benefit from an intra-aortic balloon pump prior to cardiac surgery ?: Joel Dunning Brian Prendergast; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:416-419
Is prophylactic haemofiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass of benefit during cardiac surgery?: Joel Dunning Satish Das; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:420-423
In patients post cardiac surgery do high doses of protamine cause increased bleeding: Eddie McLouglin Joel Dunning; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:424-426
What is the optimal dose of aspirin after discharge following coronary bypass surgery: Joel Dunning Satish Das; Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery December 2003;2:427-430

November

CT pulmonary angiogram compared with ventilation-perfusion scan for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in patients with cardiorespiratory disease: Jonathan Costello Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:547-548
Oxygen therapy in acute strokes: Katherine Potier de la Morandiere Darren Walter; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:547
Combining clinical probability and ventilation-perfusion scan for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: Kerstin Hogg Ged Brown; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:548-550
Serum amylase and acute pancreatitis: John Butler Damian Bates; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:550-551
USS guidance reduces the complications of central line placement in the Emergency Department: Joel Dunning James Williamson; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:551-552
The utility of the tongue blade test for the diagnosis of mandibular fracture: Rashmi Malhotra Joel Dunning; Emerg Med J November 2003;20:552-553

September

Biphasic or monophasic defibrillation for adult ventricular fibrillation: Rob Torok Jeremy Till; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:464-465
Ascorbate for alkali burns to the eye: Kevin Mackway-Jones Janet Marsden; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:465-466
Leucovorin (calcium folinate) in "antifreeze" poisoning: Angaj Ghosh Russel Boyd; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:466
Vasopressin or adrenaline in cardiac resuscitation: Kerstin Hogg Reddy Mahu and Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:467
Is the central venous pressure reading equally reliable if the central line is inserted via the femoral vein: Joel Desmond Mahmoud Megahed; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:467-469
Oucher or CHEOPS for pain assessment in children: Fiona Lyon Debbie Dawson; Emerg Med J September 2003;20:470
Do oral anti-histamines stop the itch of atopic dermatitis?: Susie Dimson Cham Nanayakkara, Hammersmith Hospital; Arch Dis Child September 2003;88:832-833
Is elective high-frequency oscillatory ventilation better than conventional mechanical ventilation in very low-birth-weight-infants?: Sachin Shah; Arch Dis Child September 2003;88:833-834
Can surfactant cure babies with severe bronchiolitis?: Munib Haroon; Arch Dis Child September 2003;88:834-835

July

Oral methionine compared with intravenous n-acetyl cysteine for paracetamol overdose: Walid Alsalim Mohamed Fadel; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:336-337
Accuracy of negative dipstick urinalysis in ruling out urinary tract infection in adults: Nick Ohly Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:362-363
Venous blood gas in adult patients with diabetic ketoacidosis: Ziauddin Hassan, Devasena M Subramonyam Shobhan Thakore; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:363-364
Buccal nitrates in left ventricular failure: Dhurga Gnanasegaram Jon Argall; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:364-366
Antithrombotic treatment of below knee deep venous thrombosis: Kerstin Hogg Andrew Ashton; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:364-365
Accuracy of combining clinical probability score and simpliRED D-dimer for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: Russell Boyd Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:367-368
Clinical probability scoring and pulmonary embolism: Ged Brown Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:367
IL D-dimer test in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: Kerstin Hogg Russell Boyd; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:368-369
Outpatient investigation of pulmonary embolism: Kerstin Hogg Debbie Dawson; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:370
Outpatient treatment of pulmonary embolism: Dr Kerstin Hogg Debbie Dawson; Emerg Med J July 2003;20:370-371
Are routine chest x ray and ECG examinations helpful in the evaluation of asymptomatic heart murmurs?: Sue Gardiner Mary Rudolf; Arch Dis Child July 2003;88:638-640
Does intravenous mannitol improve outcome in cerebral malaria?: Richard Tomlinson John Morrice; Arch Dis Child July 2003;88:640-641
Do antipyretics prevent febrile convulsions?: A Sahib El-Radhi W Barry; Arch Dis Child July 2003;88:641-642

May

Diamorphine or morphine for ischaemic cardiac chest pain: Dr Steve Halford Dr H Simpson; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:263-264
Glucagon in tricyclic overdose: Stewart Teece Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:264-265
Type of oral coticosteroid in mild to moderate croup: Alasdair Corfield Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:264
Colourimetric CO2 detector versus capnography for confirming ET tube placement: Kerstin Hogg Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:265-266
Glucagon for the treatment of symptomatic B-blocker overdose: Russell Boyd Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:266-267
Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) in abdominal colic: Kevin Mackway-Jones Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J May 2003;20:267
Gradual introduction of feeding is no better than immediate normal feeding in children with gastro-enteritis: Dr Nico Grunenberg; Arch Dis Child May 2003;88:455-457
Are follow up chest X-rays helpful in the management of children recovering from pneumonia?: Ian Wacogne, Robert J S Negrine Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child May 2003;88:457-458
Should preterm neonates with a central venous catheter (CVC) and coagulase negative staphylococcal (CoNS) bacteremia be treated without removal of the catheter?: Kiran Nistala Dr Richard Nicholl; Arch Dis Child May 2003;88:458-459

March

Seldinger technique chest and complication rate: Jon Argall Joel Desmond; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:169-170
Antacids and diagnosis in patients with atypical chest pain: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:170-171
Need for cervical spine imaging for alert children after trauma: Andreas Kontos, Savvas Omorphos Joel Desmond; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:171
Cervical spine imaging in children under 9 after trauma: Savvas Omorphos, Andreas Kontos Joel Desmond; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:171-172
Conservative mangement of asymptomatic cocaine body packers: Debasis Das Baha Ali; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:172-174
Acute myocardial infarction in cocaine induced chest pain presenting as an emergency: Simon Carley Baha Ali; Emerg Med J March 2003;20:175-175
Can traffic calming measures achieve the Children's Fund objective of reducing inequalities in child health?: K Liabo, P Lucas and H Roberts; Arch Dis Child March 2003;88:235-236
Should verrucas be covered while swimming?: L Vaile, F Finlay and S Sharma; Arch Dis Child March 2003;88:236-237
What is the normal range of blood glucose concentrations in healthy term newborns?: Richard Nicholl; Arch Dis Child March 2003;88:238-239

January

Reduction of pulled elbows: David Lewis Jon Argall; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:61-62
Alternative therapies for neck sprain: Kerstin Hogg Rosemary Morton; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:62
Tetanus prophylaxis may not be required in superficial corneal abrasions: Prodeep Mukherjee A Sivakumar; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:62-64
Treatment of uncomplicated subungual haematoma: Nicola Batrick Kambiz Hashemi and Ramzi Freij; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:65
Gastric Lavage in Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose: Stewart Teece Kirsten Hogg; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:65
Use of sterile gloves in the treatment of simple wounds: Derek Keith Sage Jon Argall; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:66
Antibiotics in orbital floor fractures: Bruce Martin Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:66
Contraindications to thrombolysis in patients taking coumarins: Andy Ashton Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J January 2003;20:66-67
Should we glue lip lacerations in children: Jason Smith Ian Maconochie; Arch Dis Child January 2003;88:83-84
Is nebulised tolazoline an effective treatment for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn?: Deirdra Hartigan; Arch Dis Child January 2003;88:84
How good is clinical examination at detecting a significant patent ductus arteriosus in the preterm neonate?: DS Urquhart and RM Nicholl; Arch Dis Child January 2003;88:85-86

2002

November

Swimmers view or supine oblique views to visualise the cervicothoracic junction: Nasreen Contractor Martin Thomas; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:550
Computer tomography and the exclusion of upper cervical spine injury in trauma patients with altered mental state: Martin Thomas Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:551
Antibiotics in compound depressed skull fractures: Baha Ali Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:552-553
Antibiotics in patients with isolated chest trauma requiring chest drains: John Butler Ian Sammy and Joel Desmond; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:553-554
Lignocaine premedication before rapid sequence induction in head injuries: John Butler Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:554
Ultrasound or computed tomography in paediatric blunt abdominal trauma: Ross Murphy Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:554-556
Routine Use Of Antibiotic Ointment and Wound Healing: Dr A Van Zyl, Dr D Abbott, Dr D Andrews, Dr P Reaves Dr H Simpson; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:556
Factor VIIa for intractable blood loss in trauma: Jon Argall Stewart Teece; Emerg Med J November 2002;19:556-557
Are topical corticosteroids superior to systemic histamine antagonists in treatment of allergic seasonal rhinitis?: Charles C Roehr Johannes Forster; Arch Dis Child November 2002;87:412-413
Behavioural Treatments for Sleep Disorders in Children with Downs Syndrome: Patricia Lucas/Kristin-Liabo/Helen Roberts Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2002;87:413-414
Inhaled steroids in the treatment of mild to moderate persistent asthma in children: once or twice daily administration?: Daniele Radzik Luigi Pavanello; Arch Dis Child November 2002;87:415-416

September

Electrical stimulation and Bells' Palsy: Susan J Buttress Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:428
White cell count and diagnosing appendicitis in children: Robert Williams Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:428-429
White cell count and diagnosing appendicitis in adults: Robert Williams Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:429-430
Serum amylase or lipase to diagnose pancreatitis in patients presenting with abdominal pain.: John Butler Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:430-431
Management of acute ethylene glycol poisoning: Paul Wallman Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:431-432
Bedrest after lumbar puncture: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford / Craig Ferguson; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:432-433
Difficult intubation, the bougie and the stylet: Ian Jones Katherine Roberts; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:433-434
To Stab or Slash: the percutaneous dilatation or standard surgical approach to cricothyroidotomy in prehospital care: Ian Jones Katherine Roberts; Emerg Med J September 2002;19:434
Discontinuing anticonvulsant medication in children: Robert Smith and Robin Ball Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2002;87:259-260
Do grommets prevent language delay?: Vidya Sudhakar-Krishnan Mary Rudolf; Arch Dis Child September 2002;87:260-262
Does melatonin help children with learning disabilities sleep?: Caroline Willey Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child September 2002;87:260
Is perianal dermatitis a sign of sexual abuse?: Joanna Thomas Mary Rudolf; Arch Dis Child September 2002;87:262

July

Investigating microscopic haematuria in blunt abdominal trauma: Fiona Saunders Jon Argall; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:322-323
The straight, slow method may be best for removing ticks: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:323-324
Plaster may be equivalent to functional splints in gamekeepers thumb: Steve Jones Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:324
Topical antibiotics reduced time to remission in acute bacterial conjunctivitis: Ian Crawford Don Othoro; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:325
Acyclovir was not shown to be effective in Bell's palsy: Man-cheuk Yuen Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:326-327
Tape stripping the stratum corneum is unlikely to importantly increase the effectiveness of EMLA: Simon Carley Kerstin Hogg; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:327
Staples or sutures for repair of scalp laceration in adults: Kerstin Hogg Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:327-328
Staples may be more effective and quicker than sutures in children with scalp lacerations: Kerstin Hogg Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:328-329
Tangential views or computed tomography in suspected depressed skull fracture: Magnus Harrison Steve Jones; Emerg Med J July 2002;19:329-330
Does iron have a place in the management of breath holding spells?: Robert Boon Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child July 2002;87:77-78
Omeprazole was helpful in the management of children with reflux oesophagitis: Lizy A Varughese Lynnette J Mazur; Arch Dis Child July 2002;87:78-80
Oral sucrose reduces the pain of neonatal procedures: Nicole Horwitz Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child July 2002;87:80-81

May

The use of oral or intravenous antidote for paracetamol overdose: Simon Clarke Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:247
Vomiting in paracetamol overdose: Katrina Herren Simon Clarke; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:248
Intravenous boluses or infusion of naxolone in opiod overdose: Simon Clarke Paul Dargan; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:249-250
Intravenous or intramuscular/subcutaneous naloxone in opiod overdose: Simon Clarke Paul Dargan; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:249
Safe discharge of some patients who have taken an overdose of opioids may be possible after one hour: Simon Clarke Paul Dargan; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:250-251
No good evidence supports gastric lavage in iron overdose: Stewart Teece Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J May 2002;19:251-252
Albumin infusions in hypoalbuminaemic children with oncological disease did not affect colloid osmotic pressure or outcome: Sanjay Gupta Robert Tasker; Arch Dis Child May 2002;86:380-381
Chiropractice may be an effective treatment in infantile colic: Stephen Hughes Jennifer Bolton; Arch Dis Child May 2002;86:380-381

March

Reimplantation of the nail root in fingertip crush injuries in children: Russell Boyd Carole Libetta; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:141
Intra-articular lidocaine for acute anterior shoulder dislocation reduction: SR Dhinakharan Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:142-143
Antibiotics in non venomous snake bite: Polly Terry Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:142
Propofol for status epilepticus: Simon Carley Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:143-144
Regional Nerve Block in Fractured Neck of Femur: Bruce Martin Baha Ali; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:144-145
Bronchodilator delivery in acute severe asthma in adults: Stewart Teece Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J March 2002;19:145

January

Detection of pneumoperitoneum on an erect chest X-ray: John Butler Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:46-47
Cervical spine radiography in alert asymptomatic blunt trauma patients: Damian Bates John Butler; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:47-48
The use of antibiotics in venomous snake bite: Polly Terry Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:48-49
Activated charcoal reduces the gastric absorption of iron compounds: Steve Jones Baha Ali; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:49
Antibiotics after puncture wounds to the foot: Magnus Harrison Martin Thomas; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:49
Aspiration of acute traumatic knee haemarthrosis: Paul Wallman Simon Carley; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:50
Phenytoin or paraldehyde as the second drug for convulsions in children: Will Townend Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J January 2002;19:50
Preterm babies with PPHN may not benefit from nitric oxide.: Dr Richard Nicholl Northwick Park Journal Club; Arch Dis Child January 2002;86:59-60
Partial plasma exchange transfusion in polycythaemic neonates: Tammy Rothenberg Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child January 2002;86:60-62
Phenytoin in traumatic brain injury: Elizabeth Hunt Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child January 2002;86:62-63

2001

November

Negative urinalysis to exclude urinary tract infection in children: Bruce Martin Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:462-463
Intramuscular piroxicam is better than Intramuscular diclofenac for renal colic: Russell Boyd Polly Terry; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:463
Oral (fast dissolving) piroxicam versus IM diclofenac for renal colic: Russell Boyd Polly Terry; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:463-464
NIPPV for acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: Rupert Jackson Steve Jones; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:464-465
Steroids in the management of near-drowning: Bernard A Foex Russell Boyd; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:465-466
Belching as a recognised symptom of myocardial ischaemia: Jason Smith Simon Carley; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:466-467
Skull fracture and intra-cranial injury in children: Andrew Munro Ian Maconochie; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:467-468
Indication for brain CT in children with mild head injury update 2008: Andrew Munro Ian Maconochie; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:467-470
Are the Ottawa ankle rules helpful in ruling out the need for x-ray examination in children?: A Myers, K Canty and T Nelson Fiona Saunders; Emerg Med J November 2001;18:467
Is silver nitrate the best agent for management of umbilical granulomas?: Justin Daniels Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2001;85:432
Should tympanic temperature measurement be trusted?: Anna Riddell and Walter Eppich Bob Phillips; Arch Dis Child November 2001;85:433-434

September

Gum elastic bougies in difficult intubation: Simon Carley John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:376-377
BURP and laryngoscopy: Simon Carley Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:377
Local anaesthetic infiltration reduces the pain of arterial blood sampling: Damian Bates Peter Cutting; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:378
Use of propofol for sedation in the emergency department: Rupert Jackson. Simon Carley; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:378-379
Spinal boards or vacuum mattresses for immobilisation: Muhammad Ahmad John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:379-380
Cervical collars and intracranial pressure: Muhammad Ahmad John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2001;18:380-381
Are routine chest x-rays helpful in the management of febrile neutropenia?: Clare Collins, Matthew Fenton and Bob Phillips -; Arch Dis Child September 2001;85:253
Does dexamethasone improve blood pressure in hypotensive ill neonates?: Richard Nicholl; Arch Dis Child September 2001;85:253-254
Does nebulised adrenaline reduce admission rate in bronchiolitis?: Maud Meates -; Arch Dis Child September 2001;85:254-255

July

Does a normal CT scan rule out a subarachnoid hemorrhage: Simon Carley Paul Wallman; Emerg Med J July 2001;0:0-0
Oral or intravenous beta-blockers in acute myocardial infarction: Steve Jones Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:270-270
Nasal diamorphine in children: Mark Davies Ian Crawford; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:271
Mydriatics in corneal abrasion: Fiona Carley Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:273
Midazolam does not reduce emergence phenomena in children undergoing ketamine sedation.: Simon Carley Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:273-274
The prehospital use of pneumatic anti-shock garments: Ian Crawford Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:274-275
Cervical collars in patients requiring spinal immobilization: John Butler Damien Bates; Emerg Med J July 2001;18:275

May

Ultrasound does not rule out injury in paediatric blunt abdominal trauma: Ross Murphy Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:208-209
EMLA or amethocaine (tetracaine) for topical analgesia in children: Russel Boyd Michelle Jacobs; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:209-210
Cautery or cream for epistaxis in children: Angaj Ghosh Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:210
Abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of childhood appendicitis: Rob Williams Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:211
Standard bone marrow aspiration needles (Jamshidi) are easier and quicker to place than specifically designed IO infusion needles (Cook).: Simon Carley Russel Boyd; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:211
ESR in childhood septic arthritis: Russel Boyd Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J May 2001;18:212-213

March

Lorazepam is better than diazepam for generalised convulsions in adults: John Butler Mark Lewis; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:116-117
Capillary blood gases are comparable to arterial gases in COPD: Ross Murphy Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:117
No difference was shown between nebulized epinephrine and nebulized budesonide in moderately severe croup.: Angaj Ghosh Rosemary Morton; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:119
Prophylactic magnesium is not indicated in myocardial infarction: Mark Davies Angai Ghosh; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:119-120
SimpliRed and diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis: Steve Jones Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:120-122
Monophasic versus Biphasic defibrillation: Russell Boyd Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:122-123
Antibiotics for otitis media: Angaj Ghosh Rupert Jackson; Emerg Med J March 2001;18:123

January

Nitrates as first line treatment for acute left ventricular failure: Annette Johnson Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:59-60
Bypass is better than external rewarming after hypothermic cardiac arrest: Claudia Webster-Smith Angaj Ghosh; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:60-61
The first ECG has a low sensitivity for myocardial infarction in patients with chest pain: Doug Speake Polly Terry; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:61-62
Intravenous adenosine can be used in asthmatics: Polly Terry Gail Lumsden; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:61
Aspirin administration should be administered as quickly as practicable in acute myocardial infarction: Polly Terry Mark Davies; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:62-63
CPAP in acute left ventricular failure: Rupert Jackson Simon Carley; Emerg Med J January 2001;18:63-64

2000

November

Vomiting is not an accurate discriminator for serious head injury in children: Jim Barnard Simon Carley; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:400-402
Low molecular weight heparin is the treatment of choice for deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Beverley Lane Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:402-403
Outpatient treatment for patients with uncomplicated above knee deep vein thrombosis: Beverley Lane Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:403-404
SimpliRed D-dimer does not rule out suspected pulmonary embolus: Magnus Harrison Steve Jones; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:404-405
Elastic Compression Stockings and the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) in patients with symptomatic proximal vein thrombosis: Beverly Lane Steve Jones; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:405-406
Prior injection of local anaesthetic and the pain and success of intravenous cannulation: Ross Murphy Simon Carley; Emerg Med J November 2000;17:406-408

September

The McCoy laryngoscope in suspected cervical spine fracture: Simon Carley John Butler; Emerg Med J September 2000;17:364-365
White cell count and appendicitis in pregnancy: Rob Williams Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J September 2000;17:365
Early acyclovir reduces the duration of acute therapy zoster infection: Polly Terry Susan Buttress; Emerg Med J September 2000;17:366
Urinary Trypsinogen to rule out acute pancreatitis in patients with abdominal pain: John Butler Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J September 2000;17:366-367

July

Hand held metal detectors are sensitive enough to rule out oesophageal coins: Sue Maurice Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:282-283
Regional anaesthesia worked well for children with femoral shaft fractures: Rob Williams Paul Wallman; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:283-284
Activated charcoal is indicated in paracetamol overdose: Katrina Richell-Herren Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:284
Management of uncomplicated soft tissue gunshot wounds: Kevin Mackway-Jones Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:284-285
Operative repair or conservative treatment for partial laceration of the extensor tendons of the hand: Martin Smith Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:285
No evidence for early manipulation of nasal fractures: Terry Gilpin Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:286
Antibiotics in base of skull fractures: John Butler Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:286-287
IV Glucose is better than glucagon for hypoglycaemia: Russell Boyd Bernard Foex; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:287
Steristrips better than sutures for pre-tibial lacerations: Muhammad Ahmad Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:287-288
Digital or metacarpal block for finger injuries: Stuart McKirdy Simon Carley; Emerg Med J July 2000;17:288

May

Antibiotics and compound finger fracture: Martin Thomas Steve Jones; Emerg Med J May 2000;17:212-213
Troponin T does not rule out myocardial damage until 12 hours after the onset of chest pain: Katrina Richell-Herren Sue Maurice; Emerg Med J May 2000;17:213-214
Flumazenil and suspected benzodiazepine overdose: Pranay Kumar Singh Katrina Richell-Herren; Emerg Med J May 2000;17:214
Steroids in acute spinal cord injury: Paul Wallman Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J May 2000;17:215

March

Immobilisation of suspected scaphoid fractures: Kathryn Gow Rob Williams; Emerg Med J March 2000;17:127-128
Analgesia and assessment of abdominal pain: Kevin Mackway-Jones Magnus Harrison; Emerg Med J March 2000;17:128-129
Children with a history of coin ingestion should have oesophageal impaction ruled out radiologically: Vincent Choudhery Sue Maurice; Emerg Med J March 2000;17:216-217

January

Radiological diagnosis of mandibular fracture: Piraya Begum Steve Jones; Emerg Med J January 2000;17:46-47
Little evidence for conservative or operative management of undisplaced Bennett's fractures: Bruce Martin Martin Smith; Emerg Med J January 2000;17:47-48
Ultrasound is better than x-ray at detecting hip effusions in the limping child: Nicola Wright Vince Choudhery; Emerg Med J January 2000;17:48
GII/IIIB inhibitors in addition to LMWH unproven in unstable angina: Katrina Richell-Herren Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J January 2000;17:49

1999

November

Nebulised ipratropium bromide is not indicated in bronchiolitis.: Martin Smith Mohammed Al Zarad; Emerg Med J November 1999;16:443-444
The gag reflex is a poor discriminator for the need for intubation: Kevin Mackway-Jones Chris Moulton; Emerg Med J November 1999;16:444-445
Steroids only indicated for Bell's palsy with complete paralysis: Joel Desmond Paul Wallman; Emerg Med J November 1999;16:445
Glue is better than sutures for facial lacerations in children: Simon Carley Mohammed Al Zarad; Emerg Med J November 1999;16:446-447

September

Lateral neck x-rays are not indicated in the emergency department management of suspected fish bone impaction.: Lesley Bethune Rob Williams; Emerg Med J September 1999;16:362-363
Neck sprains should be mobilised early: Katrina Richell-Herren (research fellow) updated by Simon Carley (consultant in emergency Medicine, Feb 2005) Rosemary Morton; Emerg Med J September 1999;16:363
Topical mupirocin seems the treatment of choice in systemically well children with impetigo: Jane McVicar Vince Choudhery; Emerg Med J September 1999;16:364-365
Conservative treatment is better than surgical management for first patellar dislocation: Martin Thomas Paul Wallman; Emerg Med J September 1999;16:365
Cricket pad splint is better than plaster cylinder for first patellar dislocation: Martin Thomas Paul Wallman; Emerg Med J September 1999;16:366

July

Needle aspiration better than chest drain for spontaneous pneumothorax: Ashes Mukerjee Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J July 1999;16:280-281
Oral steroids are as effective as intravenous steroids in acute severe asthma: Martin Smith Terry Gilpin; Emerg Med J July 1999;16:281
The role of therapeutic needle aspiration in radial head fractures: Simon Carley Rob Birkenshaw; Emerg Med J July 1999;16:282
Diagnostic needle aspiration in olecranon bursitis may be indicated to define the underlying cause.: Vince Choudaray Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J July 1999;16:282-283

May

Operative repair is best for an acutely ruptured achilles tendon: Terry Gilpin Steve Southworth; Emerg Med J May 1999;16:215-216
Support bandaging is best for avulsion fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal: Bruce Martin Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J May 1999;16:216
Early MRI in acute knee haemarthrosis not supported by published evidence: Ashes Mukerjee Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J May 1999;16:216-217
Lateral ligament ankle sprains should be mobilised early: Gordon Higgins Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J May 1999;16:217-218

March

Eye patches are not indicated for simple corneal abrasions: Kevin Mackway-Jones Simon Carley; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:136-137
Ibuprofen is probably better than Paracetamol in reducing fever in children: Claire Ives Claire Ives; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:137-139
In patients with dysrhythmias following tricyclic overdose patients treatment should include alkalinisation to a pH of 7.55: Kevin Mackway-Jones Martin Thomas; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:139-140
No evidence for either Collar and cuff or sling after fracture of the clavicle: Simon Carley Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:140
No evidence for either curettage or silver nitrate for pyogenic granulomas on the hand: Wendy Dollery Vince Choudrey; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:140-141
No evidence for collar and cuff or sling in uncomplicated shaft of humerus fractures: Katrina Herren Simon Carley; Emerg Med J March 1999;16:141

January

Pelvic radiography is not always indicated in severe blunt trauma if the patient has no pelvic symptoms and is GCS 15: Terry Gilpin Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J January 1999;16:60-61
Little evidence for either packing or cautery in anterior epistaxis: Kevin Mackway-Jones Rosemary Morton; Emerg Med J January 1999;16:61-62
Topical non-steriodals reduce pain in corneal abrasions: Mohammed Ziaei & Simon Carely Bruce Martin; Emerg Med J January 1999;16:62-63
Tap water is an adequate cleansant for minor wounds: Sandy Thompson Fiona Lecky; Emerg Med J January 1999;16:63-64

1998

November

Antibiotics are indicated following dog bites: Sue Maurice Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J November 1998;15:382
First anterior shoulder dislocations should be immobilised for at least 3 weeks: Wendy Dollery Simon Carley; Emerg Med J November 1998;15:382-383

September

Steroids in lateral epicondylitis.: Simon Carley Kevin Mackway-Jones; Emerg Med J September 1998;15:353-354
Management of fractures of the neck of the fifth metacarpal: Kevin Mackway-Jones Simon Carley; Emerg Med J September 1998;15:354

July

Admission not needed for uncomplicated sternal fractures: Andy Jones Wendy Dollery; Emerg Med J July 1998;15:227-228
Cardiac monitoring not needed in household electrical injury if the patient is asymptomatic and has a normal ECG: Wendy Dollery Katrina Herren; Emerg Med J July 1998;15:228
No difference between oral and nebulised steroids in croup: Sue Maurice Terry Gilpin; Emerg Med J July 1998;15:229
IVRA (Biers block) is better than haematoma block for manipulating Colles' fractures: Simon Carley Lesley Bethune; Emerg Med J July 1998;15:229-230