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Factors Associated with Caregiver Decision Not to Transport Pediatric Patients Assessed by Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Objectives: Almost one third of pediatric 9-1-1 calls result in non-transport by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The primary outcome was caregiver decision not to transport patient (per EMS documentation) compared to EMS-initiated non-transport. We included 9-1-1 responses for children <18 years.

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Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) Transportation Utilization for Acute Ischemic Strokes at a Community-Based Hospital in South Florida

International Journal of Paramedicine

Assessment tools utilized by HEMS included the Cincinnati stroke scale (4%) and the FAST-ED (37%); most cases (59%) did not document a stroke assessment tool. The current HEMS triage, although not consistently documented, appropriately selects stroke victims, but not necessarily those who need air transport to a higher care level.

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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport

EMDocs

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. We’re defining “protocol” here as a written document that provides oversight from the medical director about how to assess and treat patients.

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On the Scene: Prehospital Care for Electrical Burns for EMTs

EMT Training Station

In the world of emergency medical services, encountering victims of electrical burns presents a unique set of challenges. As a veteran emergency medical technician (EMT), I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of prompt and effective prehospital care in these situations.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Paramedic Chiefs of Canada release vision for future focused on patients, evidence, and ongoing learning

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

In 2007, the Emergency Medical Services Chiefs of Canada (EMSCC) – now PCC – put forward its first visioning document, The Future of EMS in Canada: Defining the New Road Ahead , which outlined six strategic directions ranging from community safety, health promotion, partnership development, and research and technology innovation and investment.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

In April 2023, the third edition of the Brain Trauma Foundation’s evidence-based guidelines for the prehospital management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) was published in Prehospital Emergency Care. This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007.

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EMT Essentials: Mastering SAMPLE History and OPQRST Pain Assessment Techniques

EMT Training Station

In the fast-paced and critical world of emergency medical services, EMTs are often the first healthcare professionals to interact with patients in distress. Documentation Errors : Inaccurate or incomplete documentation can affect patient care continuity. Ensure all findings are accurately recorded.

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