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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.

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Chemical Incident Preparedness Among Emergency Medical Service Personnel

International Journal of Paramedicine

Past incidents have revealed the importance of preparation and training of emergency medical service (EMS) personnel when responding to these incidents. Background: Hazardous chemicals are essential for modern society but the use and transportation of them bears the risk of major incidents.

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Retrospective Matched Cohort Comparison of Prehospital Finger Thoracostomy and Needle Thoracostomy Performed by Ground Emergency Medical Services

International Journal of Paramedicine

Introduction: Tension pneumothorax related to chest trauma is a rapidly lethal condition that requires immediate treatment, often prior to arrival at definitive care. Recent concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of needle thoracostomy (NT) have led to alternatives.

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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.