Highlights from the Literature

Emergency Medicine Journal April 2012, Volume 29, Issue 4
Atrial fibrillation in emergency department: prevalence of sinus rhythm 1 week after discharge
Camilla Fundarò, Emerg Med J 2012;29:4 284-286 Published Online First: 25 March 2011 doi:10.1136/emj.2010.107581

Knowledge of radiation exposure in common radiological investigations: a comparison between radiologists and non-radiologists
Ryan K L Lee, Emerg Med J 2012;29:4 306-308 Published Online First: 25 August 2011 doi:10.1136/emermed-2011-200481

Hospital facilities for head injured children: UK national survey
Rosie Houston, Emerg Med J 2012;29:4 309-315 Published Online First: 23 May 2011 doi:10.1136/emj.2011.112110

How accurate are predicted waiting times, determined upon a patient's arrival in the Emergency Department?
Sherif A K Hemaya, Emerg Med J 2012;29:4 316-318 Published Online First: 22 March 2011 doi:10.1136/emj.2010.106534

New Medscape Emergency Medicine CME
Evaluating Stroke Systems of Care: Optimizing the Use of Intravenous Thrombolysis CME/CE Reassess inclusion and exclusion criteria for thrombolytic therapy and discuss telemedicine concepts that maximize benefit for all stroke patients

Contemporary Imaging for Acute Stroke CME When time is brain, which CT and MR protocols are most effective? Dr William Bradley presents the state of stroke imaging.

New Directions in the Treatment of Angioedema CME Explore new therapeutic options for HAE and design a strategy for managing future attacks in these patients.
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