Background Human albumin solutions are used for a range of medical and surgical problems.
Licensed indications are the emergency treatment of shock and other conditions where …

Background Increasing patient engagement in healthcare has become a health policy
priority. However, there has been concern that promoting supported shared decision-making …

Background Colloids are widely used in the replacement of fluid volume. However doubts
remain as to which colloid is best. Different colloids vary in their molecular weight and …

Background Evidence suggests that amongst people with dementia there is a high prevalence
of comorbid medical conditions and related complaints. The presence of dementia may …

Evidence is increasingly pointing towards the importance of early life strategies to prevent
childhood overweight and obesity. This systematic review synthesizes qualitative research …

Background Treatment of haemorrhagic shock involves maintaining blood pressure and tissue
perfusion until bleeding is controlled. Different resuscitation strategies have been used to …

The prevention of falls is currently high on the health policy agenda in the United Kingdom,
which has led to the establishment of many falls-prevention services. If these are to be …

Background Telephone consultation is the process where calls are received, assessed and
managed by giving advice or by referral to a more appropriate service. In recent years there …

Objectives: To quantify the effectiveness of safety education of pedestrians. Design: Systematic
review of randomised controlled trials of safety education programmes for pedestrians of …

Background Spinal immobilisation involves the use of a number of devices and strategies to
stabilise the spinal column after injury and thus prevent spinal cord damage. The practice is …