Which Form of Medical Training is the Best in Improving Interns' knowledge Related to Advanced Cardiac Life Support Drugs Pharmacology? An Educational Analytical Intervention Study Between Electronic Learning and Lecture-Based Education.

Background: Conventional educational systems seem to be improper throughout the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) teaching process. The most common causes of failed resuscitation are unfamiliarity with cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithms, poor performance of leader of the CPR team and lack of skilled personnel, coordination among members during resuscitation, and responsibility of staff.

Objectives: Electronic learning, as a new educational method is controversial issue in medical education for improving physicians' practical knowledge and it is inevitable that further research on its effectiveness should be done.

Metformin toxicity: a report of 204 cases from Iran.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of metformin-associated lactic acidosis in our metformin-intoxicated patients, the general approach for their management, and determine the frequency of hypoglycemia and outcome in these patients. We also wanted to see if there was a significant difference in the course and outcome of metformin poisoning between our patients and those reported in the literature.

Materials And Methods: Files of all patients diagnosed with metformin toxicity were retrospectively evaluated.