A peer-reviewed scholarly journal for paramedicine / emergency medical services (EMS) professionals.

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No. 6 (2024): April - June, 2024

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April - June, 2024

Published: 2024-04-13

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Frontmatter

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Frontmatter (Cover, Masthead, Journal Information)

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Research Reports

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Retrospective Matched Cohort Comparison of Prehospital Finger Thoracostomy and Needle Thoracostomy Performed by Ground Emergency Medical Services

Angelo Ciaraglia, MD, Alison Smith, MD, PhD, Benjamin Axtman, MD, Brian Eastridge, MD, Ronald Stewart, MD, Susannah Nicholson, MD, Donald Jenkins, MD

9-16

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The Effect of Paramedics in Emergency Department Triage on Ambulance Patient Offload Times

A Retrospective Observational Study

Chris Kuhner, MD, John Su, MD, Eric Quinn, MD, Jennifer Wolin, MD, Joshua Kimbrell, NRP, FP-C, Matt Friedman, MD, David Lobel, MD, Eitan Dickman, MD, David Eng, MD

18-28

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Assessing the Accuracy of ECG Chest Electrode Placement by EMS and Clinical Personnel Using Two Evaluation Methods

Edwin L Clopton, BS, Eira Kristiina Hyrkäs, PhD, LicNSc, MNSc, RN

29-47

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Examining Cognitive Aid Use in Emergency Medical Services

A Cross-Sectional Survey

Bryan Harmer, PhD(c), CCP, IC, Melissa Ivey, MPH, John D. Hoyle, Jr. MD, Kieran J. Fogarty, PhD

48-61

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The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Self-Compassion and Wellbeing in Ambulance Staff

Beth Parker, DClinPsy, Amy Ashton, DClinPsy, Ian Fletcher, PhD, Fiona Eccles, DClinPsy

62-82

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Factors Associated with Caregiver Decision Not to Transport Pediatric Patients Assessed by Emergency Medical Services

Kristen Johnson, MD, Caleb E. Ward, MD

83-97

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Australian Paramedics’ Experiences of Stressors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Laura Finlayson-Short, PhD, Olivia Metcalf, PhD, Hussain-Abdulah Arjmand, PhD, Meaghan O'Donnell, PhD, Megan Dobbie, DPsych, Danielle North, Dip. Paramed, EMPA, Tracey Varker, PhD

98-112

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Reviews

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The Incidence and Outcomes of Adult Syncope Presentations to Emergency Medical Services

A Systematic Review

Matthew Cividin, BClinicalPrac(Paramedic), MSpecPara(IC), Matt Wilkinson-Stokes, BP(H1), PhD(c), Alice D'Arcy, BA(Hons), Alexander Olaussen, BEH(Paramed), BMedSc(Hons), MBBS(Hons), FHEA

113-131

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Understanding the Occupational Factors that Influence Paramedic Health and Wellbeing

A Scoping Review

Chloe Betts, Bch MSc, Alannah Stoneley, Bch (Hons)c, Judith Anderson, BN, MN, PhD, Clare Sutton, BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate

132-151

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Paramedic Exposure and Response to Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions

A Scoping Review

Rachael Berry, BBiotech (Hons), Silvana Bettiol, MPH, PhD, Dale Edwards, EdD, FACPara

152-162

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Concepts

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Breaking Bad News in the Prehospital Setting

A Guide for EMS Clinicians

Zachary Tillet, MD, NRP, Shelley Jacobs, LCSW, Michelle Crispo, MD

163-170

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Special Reports

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When Should EMS Call a Child a Small Adult: Inconsistency in Protocol Definitions

Elise Solazzo, BA, EMT-B, Kerry McCans, BS, EMT-P, Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP, Kenneth A. Williams, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

171-184

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Paramedicine Literature Surveillance

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Paramedicine Literature Search

December 2023-February 2024

Brenda M. Morrissey, MS, FP-C, FACPE, Shaughn Maxwell, Psy.M., EMT-P

194-249

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Paramedicine Contents

December 2023 - February 2024

Brad Buck, BS, NRP, CP, LaTosha A. Hogan, EMT-P, MA, Julius McAdams BME, FP-C, CCP-C, Sean M Teed, CCP, MEdc

185-193

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Journal Guidelines

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Guidelines for Authors

250-258

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Errata and Corrigenda

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Errata and Corrigenda

259

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