What sort of studies are included in the BEEM Course?
We’ve selected studies of the highest levels of evidence: systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. Below is brief list of some the studies published in 2004 that we have critically appraised and presented at previous events: • Sterile versus nonsterile gloves for repair of uncomplicated lacerations in the emergency department: A randomized controlled trial. • Three day versus five day treatment with amoxicillin for non-severe pneumonia in young children: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. • A comparison of buffered lidocaine versus ELA-Max before peripheral intravenous catheter insertions in children. • Successful use of the new high-dose mannitol treatment in patients with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 3 and bilateral abnormal pupillary widening: a randomized trial. • Dexamethasone for the treatment of sore throat in children with suspected infectious mononucleosis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. • Magnesium for acute stroke (Intrave
