Paramedics

Vein cannulation success rates by German paramedics: a single-centre study

The results of this pilot study indicate that 90% of vascular access attempts by paramedics were successful and that the likelihood of failure was...

Reforming the paramedic profession? Two weeks with paramedics in Germany

This article aims to provide a perspective of emergency care in Germany and the paramedic profession in times of change, alongside future expectations...

Obstetrics and birth: effects of experiences and gender bias on student test scores

This study include 12 090 paramedic students. In the PRE3 group, there were 2682 women and 5625 men. In the PRE4 group, there were 1285 women and 2498...

Language barrier and its implications for practice in Kuwait prehospital settings

Findings from the three focus groups were combined, resulting in three main themes:.

The impact of post-traumatic stress on first responders: analysis of cortisol, anxiety, depression, sleep impairment and pain

The primary aim of this study was to assess the impact of psychological and physical stress on emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic first...

A simulated wilderness exercise: the development of relational competence in paramedic students

The concept of work-readiness refers to the paramedic graduate's capacity to transfer their entry-level qualifications and job-specific competence to...

Effect of low dose high frequency training on paramedic cognitive skills

This pre post-test quasi-experimental study was conducted over one year (2009–2010) to examine the effects of low dose, high frequency instruction (10...

Paramedic clinical decision-making: results of two Canadian studies

In most Canadian emergency medical services (EMS) systems, clinical protocols or medical directives direct paramedic care. EMS medical directors...

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