The association between erector spinae plane block timing and reduced rib fracture related respiratory complications: A cohort study.

Study Objective: Is erector spinae plane (ESP) catheter insertion within 24 h of hospital admission for rib fractures associated with a lower incidence of respiratory complications compared to those having an ESP within 48 h or after 48 h of admission.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Hospital.

Pharmacy students' opinions and experiences working on board the Transnet-Phelophepa Health Care Trains.

Objectives: The Transnet-Phelophepa Health Care Trains provide primary healthcare services to patients in under-resourced rural communities across South Africa. Selected final-year pharmacy students work on the trains for 1 week. The aim of the study was to determine the experiences and document the work-based activities of pharmacy students engaged in.