Training to improve responder attitudes and knowledge of opioid overdose

After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.

Beyond blame

Where to look: sources of research in paramedicine

This summary is arranged with the synthesised sources first and individual studies last..

A decision theory overview and case-based discussion

The example given in this article uses a hospital inpatient to discuss the difficulties in diagnosing those with undifferentiated pathology, but the themes relate directly to prehospital care. The...

Needle decompression in tension pneumothorax: anterior or lateral approach?

This literature review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidance on identifying and including reviews of research and evaluation...

Perceptions of ethical dilemmas in Australian paramedicine

Results were drawn from questions that participants had responded to; they were not required to answer all questions. A broad cross-section of the profession was captured in terms of age, work...

History and experience of a volunteer ambulance first responder scheme in London

Scott Bateman, a Royal Air Force pilot, wanted to explore ways of reducing the time taken for life-saving interventions to reach a patient, having experienced the cardiac arrest of a family member. In...

The ‘COVID cohort’

Variety in practice

Pioneering retrieval of neonates as a paramedic

Prehospital treatment of rhabdomyolysis in people who fall

After completing this module, the paramedic will be able to:.

Patient-centred prescribing, autonomy and concordance

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...

Diabetic ketoacidosis in paediatrics: tools to assist in recognition of a sick child

Diabetes is a disorder of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism resulting from a lack of insulin or a reduction in its biological effects..

Building ad-hoc team social capital through simulation

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...