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Electronic health records in ambulances: the ERA multiple-methods study
Health Services and Delivery Research, 2020 Background: Ambulance services have a vital role in the shift towards the delivery of health care outside hospitals, when this is better for patients, by offering alternatives to transfer to the emergency department.
Alison Porter +20 more
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Drowsy and dangerous? Fatigue in paramedics: an overview
, 2019 BackgroundFatigue is a complex phenomenon that has effects on physical characteristics, cognition, behaviours, and physical and mental health. Paramedicine crosses the boundaries of many high-risk industries, namely medicine, transport and aviation.
Johnston, C. William +12 more
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Paramedics’ perceptions of their role in end of life care [PDF]
, 2022 Aims: Critical decisions made in the field by paramedics influence where patients die if their end of life (EOL) wishes are upheld and how appropriately health-care resources are used. The aim was to gauge perceptions as to the current and future role of
Murphy, Síomha, Van der Velde, J.
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Role of Neuroimaging Before Coronary Angiography in Patients With Out‐of‐Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Patients presenting following out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) often require emergency coronary angiography. Presentations can be associated with syncope or head‐trauma. Aims We investigated the impact and utility of pre‐coronary angiography CT‐Brain (CT‐B) in patients following OOHCA on clinical outcomes.
Edmond Wong +8 more
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Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.Abstract This seminar addresses the complexity of the management of epilepsy in adults with intellectual development disorders (IDD), advocating holistic and multidisciplinary care aligned with the learning objectives of the International League Against Epilepsy. Epilepsy is significantly more prevalent in people with IDD, presenting unique diagnostic,
Elena Fonseca +10 more
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Fit for duty: The health status of New South Wales Paramedics
, 2018 IntroductionParamedics are health care workers who respond to medical emergencies. Paramedics exhibit high rates of injury and illness with markers of poor health.
Robertson, Caroline +6 more
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Status epilepticus: Updates on mechanisms and treatments
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Status epilepticus (SE) consists of prolonged, self‐sustaining seizures and is a common neurological emergency that causes respiratory compromise and neuronal injury. Without prompt treatment, the seizures can become resistant to benzodiazepines, leading to the progressive evolution of established, refractory, and super‐refractory SE.
Suchitra Joshi, Jaideep Kapur
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Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2015 Introduction: Oral hygiene plays an imperative role in preventing oral diseases. The assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice in relation to oral hygiene among the supportive staff members would help the professional, to inculcate in their patients
Venumbaka Siva Kalyan +5 more
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The Structure of Informal Learning in the Workplace—An Experience Sampling Approach
Human Resource Development Quarterly, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper complements retrospective approaches to researching informal learning in the workplace with experience sampling. Since (conscious) informal learning is becoming increasingly important for successfully keeping pace with rapid changes in working environments, a clear understanding of the construct and its precise measurement are ...
Katja Häußermann, Tina Seufert
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2017 Objectives: It is commonly known that ergonomics in emergency medical services (EMS) is very important. Emergency medical services workers are exposed to different conditions and they should perform a variety of tasks.
Karolina Kopacz +5 more
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