Aminophylline in the emergency department. Maximizing safety and efficacy.

Relationship Between Self-Management Strategy and Self-Efficacy Among Staff of Ardabil Disaster and Emergency Medical Management Centers

Background: The nature of the work in the emergency department is as if the unwilling persons are in trouble. Self-efficacy is necessary to overcome obstacles in this type of job. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-management strategy and self-efficacy of emergency staff, stressing on the mediating role of job stress and safety behavior. Materials an...

The Efficacy of Aminophylline on Raising Consciousness in Benzodiazepines-Intoxicated Patients

The efficacy of prophylactic intravenous aminophylline, paracetamol or aminophylline and paracetamol in prevention of post spinal headache in lower extremity surgeries compared to the control group

Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is commonly seen after neuraxial block and it usually lasts for up to two days or in some cases for up to two weeks. Several types of regimens have been suggested for treatment, such as theophylline and caffeine. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aminophylline, paracetamol, and administration of aminophylline and paracetamol concurrently...

Effect of adding aminophylline infusion to nebulised salbutamol in severe acute asthma.

BACKGROUND The benefit of adding theophylline to beta 2 agonists in acute asthmatic attacks has been debated frequently. METHODS In an open randomised study 25 patients with severe acute asthma who presented to the emergency department were treated with either a combined nebulised salbutamol (5 mg/dose) and aminophylline infusion (0.6-0.9 mg/kg/hour), or nebulised salbutamol alone. RESULTS ...

Ketofol for procedural sedation? Pro and con.

In an old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups television commercial, 2 snacking pedestrians collide and their respective treats—peanut butter and chocolate—inadvertently mix. Both parties sample the blend with unexpected pleasure, and the narrator then pitches the slogan, “Two great tastes that taste great together.” Ketamine and propofol are 2 extremely common agents used for emergency department (ED) ...