Edward Griffiths

Search and rescue winchman paramedic, Bristow Search and Rescue, Caernarfon Airport, North Wales

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Hypothermia-related resuscitation efforts

Hypothermia causes cellular metabolic rate to fall, leading to reduced oxygen demand and a reduction in neural activity (Harris and Jones, 2018). The brain (and other vital organs) then become more...

Efficacy and safety of methoxyflurane: managing trauma associated pain in UK SAR helicopter paramedic practice

The PRISMA system is the accepted methodology for systematic reviews; it is primarily focused on evaluating randomised trials and synthesising meta-analysis (PRISMA, 2015). It became apparent early in...

Cardiac care in SAR helicopter paramedic practice: from mountainside to rehabilitation

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a non-specific phrase used to describe diseases of the heart and circulation. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that CVD is the leading cause of death in...

The search and rescue helicopter paramedic: an emerging role

The SAR paramedic role is at an exciting stage in its development. Not only is it transitioning from a predominantly military-provided service to a civilian contracted one, but also SAR paramedics are...