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The State of Emergency Medical Services Clinician Mental Health in Virginia

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background : In the United States, research has found that emergency medical service (EMS) clinicians contemplate and attempt suicide at a rate approximately 10 times higher than the general population. However, prior to this study, no comprehensive data existed on the mental health status and needs of Virginia’s EMS clinicians.

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How to Become a Community Paramedic

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Explore the educational pathway, skills, and opportunities in community paramedicine. Community Paramedicine represents a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved or rural areas where access to healthcare services is often limited.

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The Incidence and Outcomes of Adult Syncope Presentations to Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Objective: The objectives of this systematic review were to evaluate the incidence, patient demographics and associated outcomes of adult syncope presentations to emergency medical services (EMS) within current literature. Databases were searched on April 5th, 2022, and included Emcare, AMED, Medline, and CINAHL Plus.

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A Survey of Patient Utilization and Trust of Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

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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Examining Workflow for Simulated Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Care

International Journal of Paramedicine

The purpose of this study was to characterize emergency medical service (EMS) workflow in the care of children during simulated emergency, prehospital encounters. Methods: This is a secondary analysis exploring high-fidelity videorecorded simulations, performed by emergency personnel.

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Factors Associated with Increased Use of Cognitive Aids in Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background: Cognitive aids are an essential aspect of patient care within emergency medical services (EMS). Aids associated with pediatric medication administration were perceived as most useful. Despite their availability in EMS, these aids are underutilized.

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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). It is unknown to what extent these decisions are driven by caregivers’ decisions to decline transport versus EMS advice that transport is unnecessary. Results: Of 313,903 pediatric 9-1-1 activations, 37.2%