Publications by authors named "C McGuffie"
Pneumocystis jirovecii is recognized as an opportunistic pathogen. In recent years, human-to-human transmission of P. jirovecii has been demonstrated.
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- Early identification and intervention for sepsis patients is crucial, and a national Early Warning Score (NEWS) has been proposed to help in the UK National Health Service for this purpose.* -
- A study analyzed data from 2003 patients in Scottish emergency departments to see if a single NEWS upon arrival could predict outcomes like in-hospital death or ICU admission.* -
- Results showed that higher NEWS scores were linked to increased risk of mortality and needing ICU care, indicating that NEWS can enhance triage and clinical response for sepsis patients.*
Background: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) promotes a bundle approach to the care of septic patients to improve outcome. Some have questioned the capability of delivering the bundle in emergency departments (EDs). The authors report the epidemiology and 6 h bundle compliance of patients with severe sepsis/septic shock presenting to Scottish EDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe largest occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Britain demonstrates the potential for mass accidental poisoning. It emphasises the need for strict public health controls and the importance of good liaison between emergency services to ensure that such events are quickly recognised and that the necessary resources are organised.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine if doctors providing medical care at Scottish football stadiums meet the standards recommended by the Gibson Report.
Methods: A postal questionnaire and telephone follow up of doctors involved with the 40 Scottish League teams.
Results: 47% of the doctors had not attended any relevant resuscitation courses and 72% had no training in major incident management.