Ionisers for chronic asthma.

Background: Previous reports have shown that ion content in the air may have an effect on respiratory function. Results from studies which test the efficacy of air ionisers to reduce asthma symptoms are often inconclusive and their use as a treatment for asthma remains debatable.

Objectives: We conducted a systematic review of the available evidence to determine the effectiveness of positive and negative ion generators in people with asthma.

Human albumin solution for resuscitation and volume expansion in critically ill patients.

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 restoration of blood volume is urgent, such as in burns and hypoproteinaemia. Human albumin solutions are more expensive than other colloids and crystalloids.

Prognostic models for the early care of trauma patients: a systematic review.

Background: Early identification of major trauma may contribute to timely emergency care and rapid transport to an appropriate health-care facility. Several prognostic trauma models have been developed to improve early clinical decision-making.

Methods: We systematically reviewed models for the early care of trauma patients that included 2 or more predictors obtained from the evaluation of an adult trauma victim, investigated their quality and described their characteristics.

Caffeine for the prevention of injuries and errors in shift workers.

Background: Sleepiness leads to a deterioration in performance and attention, and is associated with an increased risk of injury. Jet lag and shift work disorder are circadian rhythm sleep disorders which result in sleepiness and can elevate injury risk. They create a need for individuals to operate at times which are different to those dictated by their circadian rhythms.

Educational interventions for the prevention of eye injuries.

Background: Ocular injury is a preventable cause of blindness, yet it remains a significant disabling health problem that affects all age groups. Injuries may occur in the home, in the workplace, during recreational activities or as a result of road crashes. Types of injuries vary from closed globe (contusion or lamellar laceration) to an open globe injury, which includes penetration and even perforation of the globe.

Anti-fibrinolytic agents in post partum haemorrhage: a systematic review.

Background: Post partum haemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide. It also contributes to maternal morbidity as women may require a hysterectomy to control bleeding, or may require a blood transfusion, which can transmit viral infections. Anti-fibrinolytic agents have been proposed as a treatment for post partum haemorrhage.

Education of children and adolescents for the prevention of dog bite injuries.

Background: Dog bites can have dramatic consequences for children and adolescents. Educating young people on how to interact with dogs could contribute to reducing dog bite injuries.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of educational interventions that target children and adolescents in reducing dog bite injuries and their consequences.

Interventions for preventing injuries caused by impaired alertness in individuals with jet lag and shift work disorder.

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of interventions for preventing injuries caused by impaired alertness in persons with jet lag or shift work disorder.