Soft skills and the perceived necessity of a college degree for the paramedic profession

In the United States, there are four recognised levels of college degrees: two are considered undergraduate, and two graduate. The first undergraduate level is the associate degree, which is generally...

The theory of event medicine: a literature review

The aim of the current study is to explore, analyse and understand the current literature-based evidence regarding event medicine provision at large-scale events and, subsequently, to identify...

Building a picture of patients' health status one assessment at a time

The findings of various patient assessments must be combined to make sense of the patient's overall condition.

QR code wristbands in palliative care: enhancing efficiency and outcomes

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...

Palliative care: a narrative review of information barriers faced by 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...

Continuous monitoring of cuffed tube pressure: a craft solution?

Crafted device for continuous monitoring of cuffed tube pressure.

Addressing the challenge of student involvement in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

To resolve the challenges discussed, this article argues that greater tailoring should be made of paramedic student clinical placements. Prehospital placements are vital for preparing students for...

Physician associate: regulation and registration

Close to 60 years ago, the physician associate role, originally known as the physician assistant, was established in the United States (US) (American Academy of Physician Associates, 2024). The role...

ECG case series for paramedics: January 2025

ECG of a 75-year-old man presenting with central chest pain.

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