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History and experience of a volunteer ambulance first responder scheme in London

Scott Bateman, a Royal Air Force pilot, wanted to explore ways of reducing the time taken for life-saving interventions to reach a patient, having experienced the cardiac arrest of a family member. In...

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...

Recipe for success: baking in Boston strong-observations on Boston's success

The response to the 15 April, 2013 Marathon Bombing was not a fortunate event. Nor were the stars just perfectly aligned for a lucky response. In fact, the foundation of a successful response is built...