Abstract
A 2-year F2 programme was implemented nationally in the UK in 2005. The curriculum consists of core competencies against which trainees are assessed, with a syllabus setting out specific knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop. An essential component of this curriculum is that trainees must meet specific objectives in relation to recognition and treatment of the acutely ill. Assessment tools used are: MSF (multisource feedback), Mini-CEX (clinical evaluation), DOPS (direct observation of procedural skills), and CbD (case-based discussion). Specific training programmes were introduced in 2008 to assist staff with conducting these assessments, as trainees had reported difficulty in completing them. Training was delivered using mixed methods of face-to-face contact backing up e-learning. Aims were to assess the number and grade of medical staff involved in assessment; to assess their willingness to be involved in F2 training and any barriers existing; to assess the degree of training and understanding of assessment tools; and to compare with historical data.
Highlights
In this study we aimed to investigate the relationship between thyroid hormone abnormalities and major cardiovascular events and sudden cardiac death at 3 and 6 months after discharge in patients who were admitted to the Emergency Department with acute coronary syndrome
The aim of this study was to demonstrate the role of arginase and adenosine deaminase (ADA) in patients suffering from myocardial infarction (MI), and in a group of patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) with cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
ADA may be considered good diagnostic enzymes in patients suffering from MI, and ADA for patients with CRF with CVD
Summary
Results We studied 53 patients (42 males, mean age (SEM) 57.6 (2.8) years, illness severity scores APACHE II 21.3 (0.9); SAPS II 53.3 (2.3); SOFA 10.2 (0.2); and ICU stay 35.9 (4.8) days). Results We included 53 consecutive patients (42 males, mean age 57.6 ± 2.8 years, illness severity scores APACHE II 21.3 ± 0.9; SAPS II 53.3 ± 2.3; SOFA 10.2 ± 0.2; and mean ICU stay 35.9 ± 4.8 days) of which 25 (47.2%) had at least one US findings. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and type of incidents related to intrahospital transport (IHT) of critically ill patients in our ICU and to identify contributing factors of these incidents. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of monotherapy with nebulized colistin on clinical and microbiological outcomes in critically ill patients with VAT due to polymyxin-only susceptible Gram-negative bacteria
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