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Evaluation of the efectiveness and costs of inhaled methoxyfurane versus usual analgesia for prehospital injury and trauma: non-randomised clinical study
Background: We aimed to investigate clinical benefts and economic costs of inhaled methoxyfurane when used
by ambulance staf for prehospital emergency patients with trauma. Comparison is to usual analgesic practice (UAP)
in the UK in which…
by ambulance staf for prehospital emergency patients with trauma. Comparison is to usual analgesic practice (UAP)
in the UK in which…
The Alternative Pre-hospital Pathway team: reducing conveyances to the emergency department through patient centered Community Emergency Medicine
Background: Internationally increasing demand for emergency care is driving innovation within emergency
services. The Alternative Pre-Hospital Pathway (APP) Team is one such Community Emergency Medicine (CEM)
initiative developed in Cork, Ireland…
services. The Alternative Pre-Hospital Pathway (APP) Team is one such Community Emergency Medicine (CEM)
initiative developed in Cork, Ireland…
Pre-hospital predictors of an adverse outcome among patients with dyspnoea as the main symptom assessed by pre-hospital emergency nurses - a retrospective observational study
Background: Dyspnoea is one of the most common reasons for patients contacting emergency medical services
(EMS). Pre-hospital Emergency Nurses (PENs) are independently responsible for advanced care and to meet these
patients individual needs.…
(EMS). Pre-hospital Emergency Nurses (PENs) are independently responsible for advanced care and to meet these
patients individual needs.…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 70 September 2023
Applying Crew Resource Management tools in Emergency Response Driving and patient transport—Finding consensus through a modified Delphi study
Background: Emergency Response Driving (ERD) comprises a significant risk to safety in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Crew Resource Management (CRM) tools play a major role in securing actions in high-risk procedures. The aim of this study was to…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 59 November 2021
“Time that save lives” while waiting for ambulance in rural environments (Case study)
Aim: Firefighters perform first aid before the ambulance arrives in areas with a long response time in Sweden;
this is called ‘While Waiting for the Ambulance’ (WWFA). The aim was to describe WWFA assignments in rural
environments, focusing on…
this is called ‘While Waiting for the Ambulance’ (WWFA). The aim was to describe WWFA assignments in rural
environments, focusing on…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 54 January 2021
Emergency preparedness for heat illness in China: A cross-sectional observational study
Background: The morbidity and mortality rates from heat illness have increased due to a higher number of heatwaves. Effective urgent care of heat illness is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes. However, few studies have examined the emergency…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 52 September 2020
Direct in-hospital admission via ambulance (DIVA): A retrospective observational study
Background: Prolonged stays in emergency departments increase the risk of adverse events in elderly patients. To optimize care for nonurgent patients who need in-hospital admission, a patient-focused improvement project named Direct In-hospital…