This review followed a focused literature search of three databases—CINAHL, MEDLINE and ScienceDirect—from 1 January 2000 to 27 April 2022. Only human, adult, prehospital studies were included. Papers...
This literature review has limitations. A systematic review was not possible because of financial restraints. However, by following a detailed methodology and recording the steps taken, a valid...
Of the total number of OHCA emergency calls attended by the LAS for 2018, 1444 were also attended by an APP. The numbers of patients who underwent FoCUS were similar to those who did not (744/1,444:...
The patient, a woman in her late 20s, suddenly collapsed at home without warning and was found to be unconscious and not breathing by her partner. Immediate basic life support was given via ambulance...
TTM is not a novel phenomenon, with concepts of hypothermia as a therapeutic measure having been applied historically (Marion et al, 1996). In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates favoured...
Treatment and management is increasingly being directed at the rapid identification and reversal of potential causes. Reversing hypovolaemia, oxygenation and tension pneumothorax (HOT) as a priority...
Paramedics are trained in airway management, including in the skill of endotracheal intubation (ETI) in practice. Guidance is available to support paramedics regarding when and how ETI should be...
Massive acute pulmonary emboli (PE) is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest, with thrombolysis being the first line of treatment (British Thoracic Society, 2003). Occlusion of pulmonary blood flow is...
“Which resuscitated patients benefit from PPCI after an out of hospital cardiac arrest?” .
Eight studies were evaluated to review the use of pre-hospital ultrasound. The OHCA studies reviewed evaluate the use of US both in and out-of-hospital. The evidence was reviewed using the Critical...
