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Head » Eye

			Topical non-steriodals reduce pain in corneal abrasions
			Eye patches are not indicated for simple corneal abrasions
			Steroids only indicated for Bell's palsy with complete paralysis
			Mydriatics in corneal abrasion
			Early acyclovir reduces the duration of acute therapy zoster infection
			Antibiotics in orbital floor fractures
			Tetanus prophylaxis may not be required in superficial corneal abrasions
			Antibiotics in eyelid lacerations
			In Central Retinal Artery occlusion does Aspirin administration improve outcome
			Ascorbate for alkali burns to the eye
			Should a child with preseptal periorbital cellulitis be treated with intravenous or oral antibiotics?
			Is saline solution the best irrigator product for chemical eye injuries?
			Proxymetacaine is the local anaesthetic of choice for removal of corneal foreign bodies
			Is follow up needed for corneal abrasions?
			Sudden onset single floater symptom in one eye: is urgent dilated fundal examination by an ophthalmologist warranted?
			Can the nature and extent of orbital trauma be optimally assessed with Ultrasound Imaging in the Emergency Department?
			Fucidic acid or chloramphenicol for neonates with sticky eyes
			The best treatment for eye irritation caused by CS spray
			Use of the litmus paper in the chemical eye injury

Head » Nose

			No evidence for early manipulation of nasal fractures
			Nasal diamorphine in children
			Little evidence for either packing or cautery in anterior epistaxis
			Nasal foreign bodies
			Are topical corticosteroids superior to systemic histamine antagonists in treatment of allergic seasonal rhinitis?
			Weather dependent nasal erythema in rangifer tarandus
			Anterior epistaxis - does cooling decrease bleeding?
			Should we screen every child with otitis media with effusion for allergic rhinitis?
			Inflatable nasal tampons are less painful than dry hydrophilic nasal tampons
			Does measuring the size of a patient's little finger reflect optimal size of nasopharyngeal airway?
			Parent's kiss to remove nasal foreign bodies in children
			Use of Nonsedating Antihistamines in the Common Cold
			We do not need to routinely test coagulation in adult patients with epistaxis

Head » Face

			Glue is better than sutures for facial lacerations in children
			Steroids only indicated for Bell's palsy with complete paralysis
			Radiological diagnosis of mandibular fracture
			Electrical stimulation and Bells' Palsy
			Torn frenulum and non-accidental injury in children
			Early acyclovir reduces the duration of acute therapy zoster infection
			Avulsed tooth brought in milk for replantation
			Topical therapy for facial burns
			Antibiotics in orbital floor fractures
			Acyclovir was not shown to be effective in Bell's palsy
			Staples or sutures for repair of scalp laceration in adults
			Staples may be more effective and quicker than sutures in children with scalp lacerations
			Which facial views for facial trauma?
			Should we glue lip lacerations in children
			The utility of the tongue blade test for the diagnosis of mandibular fracture
			Do we need to give steroids in children with bell's palsy ?
			Antibiotics for Maxillary Sinusitis
			Does oral aciclovir improve clinical outcome in immunocompetent children with primary herpes simplex gingivotomatitis?

Head » Ear

			Steroids only indicated for Bell's palsy with complete paralysis
			Do grommets prevent language delay?
			Myringotomy in traumatic haemotympanum
			Antibiotics for otitis media
			Steroids in sudden sensorineural hearing loss
			Systemic or topical antibiotics in otitis externa
			Management of traumatic pinna haematoma
			In a febrile child, how useful C-reactive protein is in differentiating between acute bacterial and viral otitis media?
			Should we screen every child with otitis media with effusion for allergic rhinitis?
			Antibiotic prophylaxis in traumatic perforation of the tympanic membrane
			Does the clinical finding of ear wax exclude the finding of otitis media?
			Ear Foreign Body Removal
			Does the Epley maneuver help reduce symptoms in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with acute benign positional vertigo?
			Steroids for patients with vestibular neuronitis

Head » Throat

			Lateral neck x-rays are not indicated in the emergency department management of suspected fish bone impaction.
			No difference was shown between nebulized epinephrine and nebulized budesonide in moderately severe croup.
			The gag reflex is a poor discriminator for the need for intubation
			Is penicillin V or cephalosporin more effective for sore throats?
			The McCoy laryngoscope in suspected cervical spine fracture
			Gum elastic bougies in difficult intubation
			BURP and laryngoscopy
			Omeprazole was helpful in the management of children with reflux oesophagitis
			Miconazole vs nystatin for the treatment of oral candidiasis in infants
			Difficult intubation, the bougie and the stylet
			Milk and bleach poisoning
			Intravenous H2 antagonists in acute upper GI bleed
			Oral H2 antagonist in acute upper GI bleed
			Pre and post endoscopic use of IV proton pump inhibtors in acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeds, bolus vs infusion
			Is there a role for Emergency Department proton pump inhibitors in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
			Are antibiotics useful in the treatment of sore throats in children?
			Do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy
			Herbal remedies as treatment for mouth ulcers.
			Do antibiotics work for tonsillitis caused by infectious mononucleosis?
			Acute Management of Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy)
			Are throat swabs and rapid antigen tests helpful for improving treatment of sore throat?
			Can throat examination distinguish between bacterial and viral infective agents?
			Inhalational injury in burns patients
			Is prescription of antibiotics or surgical intervention best for recurrent tonsillitis?
			Which analgesic is best for sore throats?
			Should sore throats be investigated to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescription?
			Does measuring the size of a patient's little finger reflect optimal size of nasopharyngeal airway?
			Corticosteroids may be beneficial for infant outpatients with viral bronchiolitis
			Honey for the Symptomatic Relief of Cough in Children with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
			Should an infant who is breastfeeding poorly and has a tongue tie undergo a tongue tie division?
			Can inflammatory markers distinguish streptococcal from viral tonsillitis?
			Use of Nonsedating Antihistamines in the Common Cold
			Is oral prednisolone as effective as oral dexamethasone in treating mild to moderate croup? An update

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Puskas JD, Williams, Duke PG et al.: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting provides complete revascularization with reduced myocardial injury,transfusion requirements, and length of stay: a single blind RCT; Randomised control trial
levitan RM: Limitations of difficult airway prediction in patients intubated in the emergency department.; Cohort

Head » Brain

			GCS as predictor of outcome for subarachnoid haemorrhage
			Patients may be sent home after a first epileptic fit
			Analgesia in Head Injury
			Hyperbaric Oxygen or Pressurized Air for Children with Cerebral Palsy: No Difference
			Does intranasal or oral sumatriptan effectively relieve migraine headaches in adolescents?
			Admission for warfarinised patients post minor head injury?
			Early feeding versus conservative treatment in the elderly stroke patient
			Oxygen therapy in acute strokes
			Sedation of seizures in the pre-hospital setting, impact on CNS assessment
			is routine prophylaxis indicated in pts with severe head injury to prevent post injury epilepsy
			In patients with status epilepticus is IV phenytoin a safe second line agent
			Does intravenous mannitol improve outcome in cerebral malaria?
			Chlorpromazine in Migraine
			Long Term Disability After Minor Head Injury
			The use of steroids in adults with bacterial meningitis
			Intracranial Pressure Monitoring In Head injury patients in ICU
			S-100b protein levels as a predictor for long-term disability after head injury
			Do antipyretics prevent febrile convulsions?
			Lumbar Puncture in Febrile Child with Focal Seizure
			Diagnostic utility of CT scan in patients presenting with a first fit
			Role of prolactin in differentiating between fits and pseudofits
			Buccal midazolam as an alternative to rectal diazepam for prolonged seizures in childhood and adolescence
			Does oral diazepam prevent febrile convulsions in children?
			Does early administration of dexamethasone improve neurological outcome in children with meningococcal meningitis?
			Is lignocaine effective in the treatment of convulsive status epilepticus in children?
			Aspirin and the risk of intracranial complications following head injury
			Timing of lumbar puncture in suspected sub arachnoid haemorrhage
			CT brain scan and transient ischaemic attack
			Phenytoin in Alcohol Related Seizures
			Use of aspirin in acute stroke
			Use of thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke
			Serum Prolactin and Epilepsy
			Is routine EEG helpful in the management of complex febrile seizures?
			Antifibrinolytics for the initial management of sub arachnoid haemorrhage.
			Can epiaortic ultrasound reduce the incidence of intraoperative stroke during cardiac surgery?
			Safety of thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction in patients with a previous stroke
			Reinsertion of the stylet prior to needle removal in diagnostic lumbar puncture
			Prochlorperazine is better than sumatariptan in the treatment of acute migraine headache
			Neonatal cranial ultrasound as a predictor of longterm neurodevelopmental outcome in a preterm or low birth weight infants
			CT Angiography for detection of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
			Dexamethasone to prevent recurrence of benign headache
			UTIs as a cause of febrile convulsions
			Meningitis as a cause of febrile convulsions
			Do all children presenting with their first febrile convulsion need hospital admission?
			Are prolonged febrile convulsions associated with recurrent febrile convulsions?
			In warfarinised patients with significant head injury, does immediate warfarin reversal do more harm than good
			Is routine serum biochemistry helpful in the management of a child with unprovoked seizure?
			Should steroids be used in children with meningococcal shock?
			Do cuffed endotracheal tubes increase the risk of airway mucosal injury and post-extubation stridor in children?
			Are meningeal irritation signs reliable in diagnosing meningitis in children?
			Does caffeine treatment for apnoea of prematurity improve neurodevelopmental outcome in later life?
			Does Melatonin improve sleep pattern in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
			Should Fragile X be tested for in boys with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder?
			Chlordiazepoxide, the management of alcohol withdrawal and the kindling effect
			Normal CSF: Does it exclude meningitis?
			Efficacy of vagal nerve stimulation in children with medically intractable epilepsy
			GlideScope in the Emergency Department
			Observation is recommended even following a normal CT brain in warfarinised head injuries
			Petechia in the well child
			Hypertonic sodium solutions vs mannitol in reducing ICP in traumatic brain injury
			Elevation of serum magnesium may improve clinical outcome after aneursymal subarachnoid haemorrhage
			Should a child with ADHD and epilepsy be given Ritalin?
			Should carbamazepine be administered to manage agitation and aggressive behaviour following paediatric acquired brain injury?
			Should phenytoin and carbamazepine be avoided in Asian populations with the HLA-B*1502 positive genetic variant?
			Is cerebral function monitoring as accurate as conventional EEG in the detection of neonatal seizures?
			Is ketamine a viable induction agent for the trauma patient with potential brain injury.
			How common is co-existing meningitis in infants with urinary tract infection?
			What is the impact of computer games on sleep in children?
			Chloral hydrate or midazolam: which is better for sedating children for painless diagnostic imaging?

Head » Skull

			Analgesia in Head Injury
			Intracranial Pressure Monitoring In Head injury patients in ICU
			Steroids and Temporal Arteritis
			Dexamethasone to prevent recurrence of benign headache
			Rapid sequence induction in the emergency department by emergency medicine personnel
			Is cranio-sacral therapy useful in the managmement of crying babies?

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