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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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

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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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

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%

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 3, 2024

Background: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) clinicians render care in less than ideal environments, and errors occur at high rates. Some cognitive aids (CAs) have been shown to reduce errors and improve adherence to evidence-based practices. However, there have been no widespread studies examining CA use in EMS.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

JULY 1, 2020

In Australia, for example, AHPRA’s Paramedicine Board describes paramedics as "practitioners" throughout documentation regarding registration. It is widely known that collaboration between practitioners improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors and enhances patient satisfaction. Now, more than ever, teamwork is a must.

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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. Reproduced from Knox, S. link] under a CC-BY-NC 4.0

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 29, 2023

Surgical subspecialties were often cited as comparably higher than other subspecialties, such as emergency medicine or paediatrics, for example. link] Isn’t it just ‘part of the job?’ Unfortunately, incivility may be familiar in your workplace. If individuals fear repercussions for speaking up, then this can lead to patient harm.

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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.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Background Alternative emergency medical services (EMS) disposition programs have been developed for adults with low-acuity complaints. Our primary objective was to compare the accuracy of EMTs to that of paramedics in identifying low-acuity pediatric encounters. Results EMS surveys were completed for 84.0% by EMTs, 22.6%

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International Journal of Paramedicine

JULY 8, 2024

Investigators sought to evaluate responses by emergency medical services (EMS) at El Paso-Juárez ports of entry (POE). This included date, POE, patient demographics, chief complaint, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), provider impression (diagnosis), and time out of service.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

To ensure continuity of educational opportunities, many emergency medical services (EMS) educational institutions were forced to modify existing learning method to digital learning formats. Remote and COVID Hybrid DL models compared to the traditional pre-COVID learning format. odds ratio), or the Distance Learning model (2.98

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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. This might free up ambulance services for more urgent calls.

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JEMS

JUNE 11, 2025

And emergency medical service organizations are structured accordingly, right? There’s also the advanced EMT, an EMT with training in additional concepts and specific ALS skills such as starting IVs, administering a few carefully chosen medications, using advanced airways and other carefully selected skills.

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JEMS

JUNE 12, 2025

Food and Drug Administration has approved over 3,000 new medications, averaging over 110 new drugs yearly. 2 Another study found that over 87% of patients seen in community paramedicine programs had multiple chronic diseases, with a high prevalence of mental health needs and medication non-adherence.

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JEMS

JUNE 16, 2025

Consider also the self-defeating fantasies that hospitals and healthcare systems do not care about Mobile Medicine; that they don’t care whether fire and ambulance services stay in business; and that prehospital data is seen as extraneous. Feit, MBA, MA 10 min read Share To: Judy Faulkner, left, and Jonathon Feit.

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JEMS

JUNE 6, 2025

1 min read Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine Podcasts EMS EMS Week EMT Paramedic The JEMS Report Pediatric Care: Insights from EMS Week 2025 Dr. Ted Lee convenes a panel of pediatric emergency medicine experts to discuss the significance of EMS Week and the critical EMS for Children program.

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International Journal of Paramedicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Objectives Emergency Medical Services clinicians are often tasked with the delivery of bad news including making death notifications and informing loved ones about the termination of resuscitations.

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JEMS

JUNE 6, 2025

The design features regionally sourced materials, including red Superior sandstone etched with the state outline and seal, a white line of light or marble symbolizing the medical role of EMS, and central Minnesota granite engraved with the names of the fallen. Volunteer: Opportunities are available to assist with events and outreach efforts.

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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.

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FirstWatch

OCTOBER 7, 2024

NEMSQA’s initiative has been pivotal in reducing the risks associated with the use of lights and siren in emergency medical services, improving safety for EMS providers and the public while maintaining high standards of patient care.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Palliative paramedicine: Comparing clinical practice through guideline quality appraisal and qualitative content analysis. Effect of a Mobile Integrated Hospice Healthcare Program on Emergency Medical Services Transport to the Emergency Department. Prehosp Emerg Care. Prehosp Emerg Care. Palliat Med.

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Paramedic Training Spot

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In this article, we’ll be discussing the differences between a civilian paramedic and a United States Army combat medic. However, if the above qualities apply to you, rest assured you are off to a promising start as a medic. Army Combat Medics (68W). What is an Emergency Medical Technician? Is this field for me?”

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