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Assessing the Accuracy of ECG Chest Electrode Placement by EMS and Clinical Personnel Using Two Evaluation Methods

International Journal of Paramedicine

The emergency medical services (EMS) segment of the care continuum is under-represented in previous clinically oriented studies of electrode placement. Participants placed simulated electrodes on a CPR-style manikin and completed a questionnaire about their training and experience.

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Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

NAEMSP

These can include feeling compelled to attempt resuscitation despite the team feeling it is futile or not consistent with the patient’s wishes, families demanding CPR despite the presence of a DNR, incompletely filled out DNR forms, and more. had performed CPR on a hospice patient, and 17.9% Prehosp Emerg Care. References: 1.