Exploring barriers and enablers to simulation-based training in emergency departments: an international qualitative study (BEST-ED Study).

Introduction: Simulation-based training (SBT) has gained significant traction within emergency medicine. The growing body of evidence describes the benefits that SBT can bring. However, identifying barriers and enablers when establishing successful SBT programmes in busy emergency departments (EDs), and ensuring longevity of such programmes, can be difficult.

Outcomes of Patients with a pH<7.0 Presenting to the Emergency Department (OPpHED Study).

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the mortality and predictive factors in patients presenting with a pH<7.0 to the emergency department (ED). Methods A retrospective study of patients presenting to the ED of University Hospital Galway with a pH<7.

No rest for the weary: a cross-sectional study comparing patients' sleep in the emergency department to those on the ward.

Background: Boarding in emergency departments (EDs) is a persistent problem worldwide. We hypothesised that patients sleeping while being boarded in EDs have worse self-rated sleep than those admitted from EDs who sleep on the ward.

Methods: Prospective cross-sectional study conducted at the University College Hospital, Galway between October and November 2016.

Inhaled methoxyflurane for the reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation in the emergency department.

Objectives: Methoxyflurane is an inhalation analgesic used in the emergency department (ED) but also has minimal sedative properties. The major aim of this study was to evaluate the success rate of methoxyflurane for acute anterior shoulder dislocation (ASD) reduction. The secondary aim was to assess the impact of methoxyflurane on ED patient flow compared to propofol.