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Why fly burns?
Helicopter emergency medical services play an important role in transporting severely ill patients. A review from the Midlands Adult Burns Centre over a three year period determined that 26% of air ambulance transfers were not clinically indicated and that land transfer would have been more appropriate. The authors argue that criteria are needed to maximise the benefit and reduce costs related to unnecessary flights (Burns 2010;36:1201–7).
A song from under the floorboards
Classical music from great composers such as Bach and Mozart is not only relaxing, but also appears to improve quality of life (Heart 2010;96:1868–71). Various studies have demonstrated significant effects on the cardiovascular system with influences on heart rate, heart rate variability and blood pressure. Beneficial effects of musical therapy have been demonstrated in the settings of pre-operative care, cardiac catheterisation, prior to and after cardiac surgery and during cardiac rehabilitation. Sophia wonders if listening to the more modern tunes of Joe Strummer and Howard Devoto carry similar benefits?
Exercise induced hyponatraemia
Five marathon runners are known to have died from exercise associated hyponatraemia (EAH) in recent years. This is widely …