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International Journal of Paramedicine
APRIL 3, 2024
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.
International Journal of Paramedicine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
JUNE 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Paramedic Chiefs of Canada release vision for future focused on patients, evidence, and ongoing learning Report titled ‘Principles and Enabling Factors Guiding Paramedicine in Canada’ released with focus on new priorities for industry KELOWNA, B.C. – Using extensive research by lead researcher Dr.
High Performance EMS
JULY 13, 2020
The NHTSA Office of EMS released a significant document last year called the EMS Agenda 2050 that was carefully crafted to set a bold vision for the next 30 years of paramedicine by clearly differentiating the focus of care from its original definition in the 1996 EMS Agenda for the Future.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
In years gone by, joining the world of emergency medical services meant a high turnover of patients, among a daily mix of unpredictable emergencies. The medically minded individuals seeking ongoing patient contact found a vocation in medicine, mental health, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic
JULY 1, 2020
In Australia, for example, AHPRA’s Paramedicine Board describes paramedics as "practitioners" throughout documentation regarding registration. link] Paramedicine Board AHPRA (2018). Human factors and ergonomics of prehospital emergency care. Teams and teamwork in emergency medical services.
Paramedic Training Spot
DECEMBER 21, 2021
An emergency medical technician , or EMT, is a highly-trained individual capable of providing the necessary medical interventions and transport for the patients accessing their emergency medical service. A large portion of the combat medic’s job involves documenting care rendered.
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