Tom Mallinson

Warwick Medical School.

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Prolonged field care (austere emergency care) principles in UK paramedic practice

‘Field medical care applied beyond doctrinal planning timelines to decrease patient mortality and morbidity. Prolonged field care uses limited resources and is sustained until the patient arrives at...

The Saunders report into the Manchester arena attack

Sir John, throughout his report, made it clear that a high degree of bravery and heroism was displayed by emergency services personnel and the public. He praised the numerous acts of courage and...

Heraldry and the paramedic profession

A full search of the records of both the College of Arms in London and the Lord Lyon Court in Edinburgh would be required to ensure inclusion of all armorial achievements awarded to paramedics,...

The zero point survey and egg-timer model combined for crew management

Paramedic working environments are highly complex, unpredictable and fraught with risk. If paramedics are to arrive safely at their patient's side and deliver high-quality, person-centred care, they...

Letters

In the September issue of the Journal of Paramedic Practice, we published a ‘comment’ (i.e. opinion) article by ambulance service communications directors on guidance for the use of social media, and...

Fascia iliaca compartment block: a short how-to guide

FICB is a simple technique, and allows a high quality of analgesia to be given without the side effects of opiate analgesia. FICB is the current gold standard in the management of neck of femur...

Looking back to 2008—Looking forward to 2028

‘In the first edition of the Journal of Paramedic Practice, Roland Furber promised that the journal would hold relevance to the paramedic profession as a whole, and asked for paramedics to come...