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Perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics – a qualitative
interview study
Background: The work environment in prehospital emergency medical care setting is dynamic and complex and
includes many stressors. However, little is known about the perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics. In this study, we…
includes many stressors. However, little is known about the perceived human factors from the perspective of paramedics. In this study, we…
Factors infuencing conveyance of older adults with minor head injury by paramedics to the emergency department: a multiple methods study
Background: Head injury (HI) in older adults due to low-energy falls result in a substantial number of emergency
department (ED) attendances. However, mortality associated with minor HI is very low. Reducing conveyance to
hospital is important…
department (ED) attendances. However, mortality associated with minor HI is very low. Reducing conveyance to
hospital is important…
Drug-free tracheal intubation by specialist paramedics (critical care) in a United Kingdom ambulance service: a service evaluation
Background: Drug-free tracheal intubation has been a common intervention in the context of out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest for many years, however its use by paramedics has recently been the subject of much debate. Recent
international guidance has…
cardiac arrest for many years, however its use by paramedics has recently been the subject of much debate. Recent
international guidance has…
Factors influencing paramedics’ and emergency medical technicians’ level of knowledge about the 2015 basic life support guidelines
Background: This study aimed to determine the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge level and factors
affecting the current CPR knowledge level among EMTs and paramedics working in the Kayseri 112 emergency
health system.
Methods: This…
affecting the current CPR knowledge level among EMTs and paramedics working in the Kayseri 112 emergency
health system.
Methods: This…
The utility of the brain trauma evidence to inform paramedic rapid sequence intubation in out-of-hospital stroke
Background
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is used to secure the airway of stroke patients. Randomized controlled trial
evidence exists to support the use of paramedic RSI for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but cannot necessarily be
applied to…
Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is used to secure the airway of stroke patients. Randomized controlled trial
evidence exists to support the use of paramedic RSI for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but cannot necessarily be
applied to…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 67 March 2023
The effectiveness of online Visually Enhanced Mental Simulation in
developing casualty triage and management skills of paramedic program students: A quasi-experimental research study
Background: Paramedics who perform patient triaging in case of a mass casualty incident generally receive triage training during their undergraduate educational program. Triage training can be facilitated using various simulation modalities together…
International Emergency Nursing Vol. 66 January 2023
Advanced-level paramedics’ support needs for developing and
utilising competence
Introduction: Paramedic competence plays a vital role in emergency medical services (EMS), as the pre-hospital setting demands a wide variety of competencies from paramedics. The aim of the study was to examine the support that advanced-level…