Sociodemographic variables as predictors of adverse outcome in SARS-CoV-2 infection: an Irish hospital experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02407-z
Abstract: Our hospital found itself at the epicentre of the Irish COVID-19 pandemic. We describe the organisational challenges faced in managing the surge and identified risk factors for mortality and ICU admission among hospitalised SARS-CoV-2-infected patients.… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obese; significantly associated; irish hospital; icu admission ... See more keywords
Educating sick children: an Irish hospital school in context, 1900–1980
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DOI: 10.1080/0046760x.2018.1552994
Abstract: ABSTRACT The teaching of sick children in hospital is an often overlooked aspect of Ireland’s national education system. Prior to the 1970s, there was hardly any formal structure in place for this type of schooling… read more here.
Keywords: hospital school; school context; irish hospital; children irish ... See more keywords
325 The Appropriate Use of Plain Film Abdomen in The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit: The Experience of a Model Three Irish Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.406
Abstract: A plain film abdomen (PFA) is a useful modality of imaging if used correctly. However, when used inappropriately, it leads to unnecessary cost and increases patients’ exposure to radiation. The aim of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: assessment unit; plain film; surgical assessment; acute surgical ... See more keywords
Privatization in the Irish hospital sector since 1980
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy027
Abstract: Background Privatization has transformed health care systems over the last several decades. This article examines trends in bed supply in Ireland between 1980 and 2015 within the context of government policy on bed provision in… read more here.
Keywords: irish hospital; 1980 2015; hospital; privatization ... See more keywords