Recent trials exploring the effectiveness of cardiac arrest drugs suggest that the effects are time-dependent, and that earlier drug administration may improve outcomes. Gaining intravenous (IV)...
The peripheral nervous system in the body is divided into two parts: the autonomic (automatic) and the somatic (conscious) nervous systems (Waugh and Grant, 2018). Here, we are concerned with the...
Imagine for a moment, that there are three paramedics at different stages in their careers: Paramedic A is newly qualified after completing a university course that involved placement in surgical...
Because of the busy nature of a primary dental practice, staff members can vary day to day. Consequently, the roles that individuals assume in a medical emergency can and do change.
The evolution of paramedic practice is driven by continuous research, where evidence-based findings directly inform clinical protocols, enhance patient care, and shape healthcare policies. Conducting...
Ketamine was first synthesised in 1962 as a derivative of phencyclidine, which was deemed unsuitable for human use owing to its side effects, including extended emergence delirium (Domino and Luby,...
WhatsApp was selected to host the group due to its end-to-end encryption, ubiquitous use and ability to host large private groups. A closed group was created with access requested via a QR code (only...
Over the course of the last few years, we have been sent on some very interesting and varied placements as part of the MSci here at Keele. I assume that we have been given these opportunities so that...
In my October column, I highlighted some of the negative experiences I had encountered as an NQP so far. I was unsure if I wanted to share this side of being an NQP, but I would be painting a false...
With the days getting shorter and a little chill in the air, the rate of patients needing to attend with respiratory symptoms is definitely increasing! This increase in respiratory cases provides a...
We are currently actively expanding our peer review panels for the upcoming year for both JPP and IPP. To become a member of our 2025 peer review panel, email your CV to...
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Journal of Paramedic Practice produce a number of practical guides for paramedic prescribing, all aimed at helping you prescribe efficiently and effectively. Take a look at some of our recent articles...
Every issue of JPP includes an instalment of our ECG series. Each of these present a reflective patient case study to help you practice ECG interpretation, so you can build your confidence and skills...
JPP has an online archive of over 1500 articles providing best practice, research and guidance – all written and reviewed by practitioners and covering all aspects of paramedic practice. Take a look...
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