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Patterns of re-presentations to Tasmanian emergency departments for suicidal behaviour

Objective: To examine sociodemographic and episode-of-care characteristics among individuals presenting with suicidal behaviour who re-present to emergency departments in Tasmania, Australia. Methods: Emergency department presentations related to suicidal behaviour from 1 January...

Reducing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Use in Adult Acute Care: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most frequently inserted invasive device in acute care, yet up to 52% remain unused, exposing patients to avoidable risks and increasing healthcare costs. Despite growing awareness of inappropriate PIVC use, unnecessary in...