The following patient example provides a framework for discussion. The patient's name has been changed to ensure confidentiality, and only the information relevant to this article is presented. The...
Diabetes is a disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism resulting from a lack of insulin or a reduction in its biological effects..
Social capital is seen as a valuable asset to both individuals and groups within organisations or communities. The amount of capital an individual or group holds can shift as relationships change or...
Dyspnoea is characterised by the sensation of uncomfortable or difficult breathing, breathlessness or experiencing air hunger (American Thoracic Society, 1999)..
Electrical cardioversion has been the recommended treatment for the management of the peri-arrest patient with a clinically unstable tachyarrhythmia for some time now. Despite this, its use in UK...
After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.
Anxiety and depression are primarily managed with the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline and citalopram. The risk-benefit ratio of SSRIs has been shown to be...
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:...
First, a brief analysis is required to understand the paramedic profession's journey from their traditional background in ambulance services to working for primary care providers..
The main aim of this research was to ascertain patient perspectives and experiences of SP-delivered home visits, achieved through the following objectives:.
After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.
In contrast to paramedic practice within primary care settings, advanced paramedics practising in emergency departments and in prehospital settings are more likely to encounter patients who require an...