We acknowledge that an upright position is associated with fatal anaphylaxis, and not measuring this important element of advice may distort anaphylaxis preparedness.
The management of the PITCH trial includes an element of advice that is completely independent from the principal investigators and their host institutions.
The broader literature indicates elements of anaphylaxis advice (identification and management of anaphylaxis; willingness to provide advice), and autoinjector technique (ability and intention to demonstrate) are suboptimal among health professionals and patients.
The following summarizes the key elements of dietary advice for pregnant women.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss elements of the advice leaflet and exercise programme with their physiotherapist.
Non-pharmacological therapy is considered to be the foundation for the successful management of OA and consists of individualised patient specific programmes incorporating elements of dietary advice, physiotherapy, exercise and patient education.
For control arm patients the physiotherapist provided guidance on the elements of ACBT and advice on suitable positions to assist with sputum clearance and information sheet summarising this advice.
It has to be said however, that despite these nuggets of solid advice, elements of this book stray dangerously close to the ridiculous.
