Remove Emergency Department Remove Emergency Medical Services Remove Paramedicine
article thumbnail

Reasons for Calling EMS

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background: Frequent callers of emergency medical services comprise a disproportionate percentage of emergency department visits. This study aims to describe reasons for calling 911 and healthcare services among frequent callers in Ontario. Methods: Cross-sectional research design.

article thumbnail

The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

NAEMSP

Sometimes they may benefit from transport to an emergency department if it is consistent with their care plan/wishes. Palliative paramedicine: Comparing clinical practice through guideline quality appraisal and qualitative content analysis. Prehosp Emerg Care. Prehosp Emerg Care. References: 1. Palliat Med.

article thumbnail

From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. The discipline of paramedicine is growing and evolving.

article thumbnail

Incivility in Critical Care:  adding insult to the injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Incidence and impact of incivility in paramedicine: a qualitative study. Emergency Medical Journal [Internet] 2022;39;52-56. Culture and behaviour in the English National Health Service: overview of lessons from a large multimethod study. Bad manners in the Emergency Department: Incivility among doctors.

article thumbnail

Assessing Provider Understanding of Interfacility Emergency Medical Services Transport

International Journal of Paramedicine

The decisions referring providers make regarding emergency medical services (EMS) level of care and transport modality (ground versus air) can dramatically impact patient care, emergency departments' workflow, hospital length of stay, and EMS resource availability.

article thumbnail

Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

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. An EMR performs emergency medical interventions with minimal equipment.