| Do accident and emergency senior house officers know the British guidelines on the management of acute asthma? | |
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PMID: 8731707 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Avoidable deaths from asthma continue, even in hospital. Since the management of acute severe asthma is often initiated in the Accident and Emergency department, it is crucial that staff there have adequate knowledge. An anonymous questionnaire, containing items based on chart 6 of the UK guidelines, was completed by 66 Accident and Emergency Senior House Officers from the Yorkshire region. The study aim was to establish these doctors' levels of knowledge about the recommended management of acute asthma in Accident and Emergency. The median score was 10 (out of a possible 24) and the interquartile range 8-13. Further efforts are required to implement these guidelines so that the best patient outcomes can be achieved. |
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Authors:
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T Ulahannan; R D Hardern; D W Hamer |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medical journal Volume: 72 ISSN: 0032-5473 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med J Publication Date: 1996 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-10-23 Completed Date: 1996-10-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234135 Medline TA: Postgrad Med J Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 162-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, General Infirmary at Leeds, UK. |
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Acute Disease Asthma / therapy* Clinical Competence* Emergency Service, Hospital / standards* Great Britain Humans Medical Audit Medical Staff, Hospital / standards* Practice Guidelines as Topic* |
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