A scoping review was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) population/concept/context (PCC) framework to identify the main concepts of the primary review question while focusing on the...
Two focus groups were held in June 2024, with a total of 17 participants (group 1, n=8; group 2, n=9), and lasted between 45 and 60 minutes. The participants comprised three EMTs, thirteen paramedics...
The authors undertook a narrative literature review and elicited key themes that emerged from the evidence. A search of the electronic databases (MEDLINE – Ovid, Embase – Ovid, AMED – Ovid and CINAHL...
AIDS was first reported by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (1981) as a form of pneumonia, although cases were almost certainly present as early as the 19th...
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...
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...
There are however are a number of abnormalities with this 12-lead ECG:.
The purpose of a scoping review is to consider as comprehensive a range of data as possible, with less emphasis on quality. This allows research areas requiring further study to be identified and...
This literature review aims to critically analyse contemporary research that explores the psychological impact of real-life TAs on paramedics within the prehospital environment to answer the question:...
As well as the harmful effects of heat-related illness on the body, our understanding of how organ damage occurs has also improved (Figure 2).
The overarching aim of this study is to understand the thoughts and opinions of current and future paramedic prescribers on non-medical independent prescribing. In addition, it will identify potential...
In the UK, ambulance services do not routinely notify an emergency department (ED) of the arrival of non-time-critical patients. However, in some American states, the emergency medical services (EMS)...