Publications by authors named "A M Coggins"
This study assesses the concentrations of a range of antibiotics in riverine and transitional sediments in Ireland. A selection of 12 macrolide, fluoroquinolone, sulphonamide, and diaminopyrimidine antibiotics were quantified in 80 grab surficial sediment samples from around Ireland, selected to investigate areas of potentially higher pollution risk (agriculture, aquaculture, industrial emissions, and wastewater emission points) as well as isolated areas where there are no known pollution sources. Several of the macrolides and sulphonamides/trimethoprim were generally detected more frequently above limits of quantification (LoQ).
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- A systematic review was conducted to examine patient-centred handover in healthcare, highlighting the importance of including patients or carers in the process.
- The study analyzed 30 peer-reviewed articles, predominantly focused on nursing-led bedside handover, showing benefits like increased patient satisfaction and engagement, but also noted challenges such as cognitive load and compliance issues.
- While patient-centred handover appears beneficial, potential advantages may be overshadowed by barriers and varying outcomes, particularly with limited studies on physician-led handovers involving patients.
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- A study was conducted in Ireland to assess levels of legacy and emerging flame retardant chemicals in sediments and biosolids from wastewater treatment plants, focusing on PCBs, PBDEs, and Cl-OPEs.
- The highest concentrations were found for BDE-209 and certain Cl-OPEs, while PCBs and other PBDEs were generally low; however, biosolid levels of BDE-209 and Cl-OPEs were notably high compared to global reports.
- Most chemicals showed low risk based on predicted safety levels, but some, like TCIPP, indicated a higher risk, while biosolid risk assessments couldn't be done; the study highlights concerns regarding persistent organic pollutants and the need for continued monitoring.
Refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has a very poor prognosis, with survival rates at around 10%. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients in refractory arrest, known as ECPR, aims to provide perfusion to the patient whilst the underlying cause of arrest can be addressed. ECPR use has increased substantially, with varying survival rates to hospital discharge.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess whether bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) differed by patient sex among bystander-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA).
Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of paramedic-attended OHCA in New South Wales (NSW) between January 2017 to December 2019 (restricted to bystander-witnessed cases). Exclusions included OHCA in aged care, medical facilities, with advance care directives, from non-medical causes.