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Do we need extended care paramedics?
, 2017 The commentary by Reaburn and colleagues in this issue of the Australasian Journal of Paramedicine suggests another type of paramedic for rural areas of Australia – the rural paramedic – a combination of a paramedic and a physician assistant (1).
Boyle, M
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“Paramedics are only a driver,” The lived experience of Iranian paramedics from patient handover: A qualitative study [PDF]
Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 2023 Background: Patient handover in the emergency department (ED) is a 2-way communication process between the paramedics and in-hospital emergency personnel, which can result in miscommunication and delivery challenges. This study aimed to explore the lived
Hadi Hassankhani +3 more
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How do paramedics cope? A scoping review
, 2022 Exposure to repeated trauma is an inherent component of paramedicine. Additionally, paramedics are exposed to threats that can undermine healthy workplaces, social connectedness, and health behaviour, predisposing them to overwhelming distress and ...
Perera, C +4 more
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Over the edge: Empirical evidence for the cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection maintains that larger neonates and smaller birth canals confer a positive selective advantage until labor becomes obstructed and vaginal delivery is no longer possible, eliciting an abrupt reduction in fitness.
Laura M. Watson +6 more
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Airway, 2021 Background: Supraglottic airway devices (SADs) are used to keep the upper airway open and to provide unobstructed ventilation. The recent addition to SADs is the laryngeal tube (LT).
Ananda Bangera +3 more
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A photo-elicitation study of paramedics’ perceptions of mental illness.
, 2020 The number of people with mental illness who are treated by paramedics is increasing and there are a variety of factors that can affect how well this service demand is met. One such factor is paramedics’ perceptions of mental illness.
Houston, Jessica Zoe +2 more
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Prompting Paramedics: The Effect of Simulation on Paramedics’ Identification of Learning Objectives [PDF]
Cureus, 2019 <p>Introduction: Simulation has emerged as a useful educational tool for the continued training of paramedics. Practicing paramedics are thought to learn through reflecting on their own actions in practice, and it is hoped that simulation could spur similar reflection, which could then lead to practice change.
Hernandez, Jeremy +2 more
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Anatomical Sciences Education, Volume 19, Issue 6, Page 876-890, June 2026.Abstract Anatomy is a foundational component of various medical and paramedical disciplines. Existing research has suggested that games or game elements can improve student interest in musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy. This project builds on previous gamification and serious game work and incorporates new anatomy‐based games into undergraduate anatomy ...
Emmeline Berger +2 more
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Paramedics are skilled generalists who provide community-based health and social care to a diverse patient population. They work in a variety of settings and are increasingly integrated with interprofessional primary care teams. They can be a first point of contact, including at an early undifferentiated stage of health or social care needs, and they ...
Tavares, Walter +2 more
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Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT For effective and safe practice, health professionals need an understanding of functional anatomy. Registration boards, councils or self‐regulating professional associations determine the standards, codes, graduate competencies and education program accreditation requirements which inform health curricula development and content.
Anita Zacharias +5 more
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