ED Emergency Medical Services Paramedicine 
International Journal of Paramedicine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Little is known about patients’ decisions to come to the Emergency Department (ED) via emergency medical services (EMS) versus privately owned vehicle (POV); this is problematic as trust in EMS systems impacts patient care decisions. Patients completed a multi-method survey during their ED stay.
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. Results: The analysis included a total of 52 direct transport HEMS stroke alerts. The median NIHSS was 10, with 37% presenting a score <6.
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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.
International Journal of Paramedicine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. Methods This was a planned secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study of children transported by EMS to an emergency department (ED).
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