BestBETS – Best Evidence Topics provide rapid evidence-based answers to real-life clinical questions, using a systematic approach to reviewing the literature. Several new or modified BETS were added last month. Highlights include.
Do wrist splints need to have a thumb extension when immobilising suspected scaphoid fractures?
Prophylactic antibiotic use to prevent Weil's Disease after immersion in water
Is intranasal fentanyl better than parenteral morphine for managing acute pain in children?
Is ketamine a viable induction agent for the trauma patient with potential brain injury.
Is measurement of the lymphocyte count useful in the investigation of suspected pertussis in infants?
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.
