BestBETS – Best Evidence Topics provide rapid evidence-based answers to real-life clinical questions, using a systematic approach to reviewing the literature Six new or modified BETS were added last month. Highlights include:
Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with lower limb plaster cast immobilisation
Can inflammatory markers distinguish streptococcal from viral tonsillitis?
Management of adult patients with Icatibant in hereditary angioedema.
Evidence exists to guide thromboembolic prophylaxis in ambulatory patients with temporary lower limb immobilisation
How common is co-existing meningitis in infants with urinary tract infection?
Does combined oral dexamethasone and epinephrine inhalation help infants with bronchiolitis to recover faster?
This bulletin is brought to you by Library and Knowledge Services. It aims to keep you up-to-date with accident and emergency issues. At the beginning of each month, a librarian will update the bulletin with relevant information published in the preceding month. If there are areas you think we also need to cover, please let us know.
