Before reviewing the available technology, it is worth briefly outlining the history of technology in medicine, referred to as ‘telemedicine’. Utilising technology for health care is actually an old...
These tables illustrate that whether paramedic or ECP, the average work load and patient demographics are relatively similar..
An online survey to measure the demands and stressors experienced during a typical and high-stress callout was distributed via e-mail to Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) CFRs (n=535). The covering...
Recently, paramedic advanced airway interventions (AAI) in cardiac arrest have come under increased scrutiny, and supraglottic devices are becoming a more common choice over intubation where...
‘The College of Paramedics’ Governing Council and Executive team have been working with Professor Barry Hunt to establish a strategy document that will lead the College's activities and effort...
Oxygen transportation occurs when there is a diffusion of gases that move from higher concentrations to lower concentrations. The oxygen content of blood is bound to haemoglobin and is dissolved in...
Individuals are required to complete a programme of military and medical training prior to deployment to enhance individual and team skills necessary in the MERT role. Once individuals have conducted...
A 55-year-old man lost control and was ejected from his motorcycle at approximately 60 miles per hour on a country road. The patient was wearing a helmet and full protective clothing. When the first...
Although intervention to reduce excessive drinking might usually be seen as the remit of other health professionals, particularly general practitioners (GPs), the modern paramedic has options for...
