Emergency Department and Paramedicine

The Effect of Paramedics in Emergency Department Triage on Ambulance Patient Offload Times

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background : Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding limits patient care in the prehospital and hospital system. A program was implemented to decrease the time to patient handoff from EMS arrival to ED staff, also known as the delivery interval and total turnaround interval.

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Correlation Between Shock Index and Mortality in the Prehospital and Level 1 Rural Trauma Center Emergency Department Settings

International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Both the prehospital and emergency department shock indexes were calculated, with the emergency department vital signs being the first upon arrival. at the scene and arrival to the emergency department. in both prehospital and emergency departments had higher mortality rates and need for transfusion.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

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.

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The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Those drawn towards more mobile, emergent, autonomous roles found their place in paramedicine. New recruits are enticed by opportunities to provide ever higher standards of emergency care. Retrieved from [link] Paramedicine Board AHPRA. Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 18 (4) 182-189. 2019/20 Annual Summary.

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Prehospital Use of Ketamine Versus Midazolam for Sedation in Acute Severe Agitation

International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

The primary endpoint was incidence of endotracheal intubation occurring during transportation and within one hour after arrival to the emergency department (ED).

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Incivility in Critical Care: adding insult to the injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

Incidence and impact of incivility in paramedicine: a qualitative study. Emergency Medical Journal [Internet] 2022;39;52-56. Bad manners in the Emergency Department: Incivility among doctors. [Review of Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge, by Wenger E, McDermott R, Snyder WM].

Critical Care

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Complexity

NAEMSP

APRIL 26, 2023

EMS Perspectives: An OpEd Page on the History and Future of EMS By Clayton Kazan, MD, MS, FACEP, FAEMS So we are about 54 years into the pilot project that is EMS and paramedicine. You can’t say that for hospitals, Emergency Departments, clinics, etc. So, what do I mean by this complexity gap?

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Prehospital Standards for Point of Care Ultrasound

International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the advent of affordable portable devices, this tool has expanded to the prehospital world, offering an opportunity to improve patient care prior to arrival in the emergency department.

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Paramedic Emergency Department OR

Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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. References: 1. Palliat Med. 2022 Sep;36(8):1228-1241.

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A Survey of Patient Utilization and Trust of Emergency Medical Services

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.

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Differences in Accuracy Between Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) When Identifying Low-Acuity Pediatric Patients

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Methods This was a planned secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study of children transported by EMS to an emergency department (ED). Our secondary objective was to determine whether support for alternative EMS dispositions differed between paramedics and EMTs.

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Paramedic Exposure and Response to Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions

International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Further research is required to determine paramedics’ preparedness to manage and improve patient outcomes to reduce the growing burden on emergency departments. There was limited information on the paramedic’s knowledge, attitude, and training in dental injuries.

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Reasons for Calling EMS

International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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.

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Assessing Provider Understanding of Interfacility Emergency Medical Services Transport

International Journal of Paramedicine

JANUARY 5, 2024

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.

Emergency Medical Services

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This certification is typically earned by individuals working closely and frequently with senior medical personnel; these positions include but are not limited to police officer, medical assistant, and emergency department technician. An EMR performs emergency medical interventions with minimal equipment.

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The Effect of Paramedics in Emergency Department Triage on Ambulance Patient Offload Times

Correlation Between Shock Index and Mortality in the Prehospital and Level 1 Rural Trauma Center Emergency Department Settings

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

The Reality of Ramping for Student Paramedics

Prehospital Use of Ketamine Versus Midazolam for Sedation in Acute Severe Agitation

Incivility in Critical Care: adding insult to the injuries

Complexity

Prehospital Standards for Point of Care Ultrasound

Palliative and Hospice Care in the Prehospital Setting

A Survey of Patient Utilization and Trust of Emergency Medical Services

Differences in Accuracy Between Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) When Identifying Low-Acuity Pediatric Patients

Paramedic Exposure and Response to Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions

Reasons for Calling EMS

Assessing Provider Understanding of Interfacility Emergency Medical Services Transport

Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

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