Oxegen 2004: the impact of a major music festival on the workload of a local hospital.

This prospective observational study was undertaken to assess the impact of a major music festival on the workload of a local hospital. Data were collected on all attendances at Naas General Hospital from the nearby Oxegen 2004 music festival. Patient demographics, disposition and diagnoses were recorded.

Is ultrasound really helpful in the detection of rib fractures?

Objective: To determine the usefulness of ultrasound in the detection of rib fractures.

Patients And Methods: A prospective study was performed over a 3-month period. Patients presenting with a high clinical suspicion of rib fracture(s) to the Accident and Emergency Department were referred for radiological work-up with a PA chest radiograph, an oblique rib view and a chest ultrasound.

A profile of attenders to a south Dublin city accident and emergency department.

All new patients attending a Dublin Hospital's Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department were surveyed to document their reasons for attending and to make comparisons between self-referred and GP referred groups. Of the 557 responders 395 (70.9%) were self-referred.