Journal Paramedic Practice (JPP)

Ethics part 4: justice and scope. Considering the end of endotracheal intubation

Imagine for a moment, that there are three paramedics at different stages in their careers: Paramedic A is newly qualified after completing a university course that involved placement in surgical...

Medical emergencies in primary dental practice

Because of the busy nature of a primary dental practice, staff members can vary day to day. Consequently, the roles that individuals assume in a medical emergency can and do change.

Data meets diagnosis: how AI is transforming research

The evolution of paramedic practice is driven by continuous research, where evidence-based findings directly inform clinical protocols, enhance patient care, and shape healthcare policies. Conducting...

Intranasal ketamine analgesia for non-physician prehospital clinicians

Ketamine was first synthesised in 1962 as a derivative of phencyclidine, which was deemed unsuitable for human use owing to its side effects, including extended emergence delirium (Domino and Luby,...

A novel approach to prehospital continuing professional development

WhatsApp was selected to host the group due to its end-to-end encryption, ubiquitous use and ability to host large private groups. A closed group was created with access requested via a QR code (only...

Elective placements

Over the course of the last few years, we have been sent on some very interesting and varied placements as part of the MSci here at Keele. I assume that we have been given these opportunities so that...

The other side of a rut

In my October column, I highlighted some of the negative experiences I had encountered as an NQP so far. I was unsure if I wanted to share this side of being an NQP, but I would be painting a false...

Settling into my role

With the days getting shorter and a little chill in the air, the rate of patients needing to attend with respiratory symptoms is definitely increasing! This increase in respiratory cases provides a...

A big thank you to our 2024 peer reviewers

We are currently actively expanding our peer review panels for the upcoming year for both JPP and IPP. To become a member of our 2025 peer review panel, email your CV to...

Cord prolapse

If you would like to send feedback, please email jpp@markallengroup.com .

5 recent ECG case studies

Every issue of JPP includes an instalment of our ECG series. Each of these present a reflective patient case study to help you practice ECG interpretation, so you can build your confidence and skills...

ECG case series for paramedics: October 2024

There are however are a number of abnormalities with this 12-lead ECG:.