Research and Reviews in the Fastlane 038

This study, however, has major flaws and biases that question the validity of their conclusions. Only 19% of centers that were contacted agreed to contribute data to the Consortium. Additionally, the researchers do not assess the quality of the studies included in their meta-analysis. Regardless, observational data should not be used to trump the RCT data included in the recent, Cochrane review. Finally, Roche pharmaceuticals was a major sponsor of this research team. The accompanying editorial is a must-read. Recommended by: Anand Swaminathan Infection Control, Hand hygiene D’Egidio G et al. A study of the efficacy of flashing lights to increase the salience of alcohol-gel dispensers for improving hand hygiene compliance. Am J Infect Control. 2014 Jun 25. PMID: 24974338 Hand Hygiene rates doubled with the use of a simple inexpensive flashing red light placed next to the alcohol gel dispenser at the main entrance of the hospital. This was thought to be due to the fact that attention of individuals was drawn to the dispenser, however on cold days compliance was worse presumably due to reluctance of individuals to remove their gloves. Recommended by: Nudrat Rashid Resuscitation Teschendorf P, Bernhard M. A bridge to life: ECPR who, when, where and why? Resuscitation. 2014 Jun;85(6):709-10. PMID: 24844727 As we move forward in our resuscitation practice and consider the incorporation of ECPR into practice, this editorial provides excellent pers...
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