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London Trauma Conference 2012

‘...that in cases of septic shock the levels of fibrogen are affected that can result in slow or poor haemostasis and subsequently, greater blood loss...’.

What influences paramedic participation in research studies?

Spotlight on Research is edited by Julia Williams, principal lecturer, paramedic science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire UK. To find out how you can contribute to future issues,...

Paramedic education: Important developments in 2012–13

Since 2004, the college has made a key contribution to paramedic education through its curriculum guidance and competencies framework, which is currently undergoing its third revision and reflects the...

The Emergency Services Show 2012

One of the most notable aspects of the show was the huge array of products and services available, in particular those exhibitors bringing new technology, or pre-existing technology which has now...

‘Home and away’: International pre-hospital care conference

One of the more curious presentations was delivered by Paul Savage on delivering emergency medicine in hostile or dangerous environments at sea. Titled: Big sick/little sick: good medicine in bad...

Home and away: The 2012 international pre-hopsital care conference

Overall the BASICS conference proved to be an excellent continuing professional development opportunity for paramedics and other health professionals, with many interesting and knowledgeable speakers....

Improvements in clinical handover: what next?

We are always looking to expand the number of reviewers contributing to this section of the Journal of Paramedic Practice..