Research

Appropriate morphine administration by paramedics: a review of the literature

Full text online and English articles accessible through EBSCO, Medline, CINAHL and PubMed between 1997 and 2013 were included in the overall review of the literature..

A pilot international exchange programme for paramedic students

Study in other countries is viewed as a strategic goal for many universities, as it promotes understanding of world issues affecting society, cultural competence, and international engagement, which...

The need for paramedics to be able to identify cauda equina syndrome

The spinal cord descends from the base of the medulla oblongata in the vertebral space, terminating approximately two thirds of the way down the vertebral column at the level of the second lumbar...

Diabetes mellitus: balancing blood glucose

Body cells need energy to function; glucose (sugar obtained from digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates) is the body's main energy source. The glucose in digested food is absorbed in the small...

End of life care in the community: the role of ambulance clinicians

Patients at the end of their life may have a variety of symptoms or urgent care needs. Pain, nausea/vomiting, agitation, breathlessness and terminal respiratory secretions are commonly experienced...

A study into pre-alerts to North East hospitals for sepsis

The authors explored a number of options for collecting data on the incidence of pre-hospital sepsis within their area. In the Electronic Patient Report Form (EPRF) used in NEAS there is no category...

Management of patients following cold water immersion

Golden and Hervey's four stage theory (Golden and Hervey, 1981) begins during immediate contact with the water. On initial immersion, an autonomic reflex is triggered involving uncontrollable...

Sexually transmitted infections: impact in the remote and overseas environment

Risky sexual practices whilst working away can be linked to the rise in STIs detected and treated in the communities exposed to the workers. In one study, the inclusion of a large number of oil...