ArticleEmergency medicine journal : EMJ2005
A review of emergency equipment carried and procedures performed by UK front line paramedics on paediatric patients.
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- Paediatric airway management and concerns: a survey of advanced paramedics in Ireland.Irish journal of medical science · 2019Article
- Targeted age, device deployment, and problems associated with pediatric defibrillation in pediatric prehospital emergency medical care settings in Japan.Acute medicine & surgery · 2016Article
- Use of the Airtraq® device for airway management in the prehospital setting--a retrospective study.Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine · 2014Article
- Pediatric emergency medical services and their drawbacks.Journal of emergencies, trauma, and shock · 2012Article
- [Airway management in the German air rescue service].Der Anaesthesist · 2009Article
- Could lack of necessary equipment and training to manage common paediatric emergencies within primary healthcare centres impact on secondary healthcare services?Emergency medicine journal : EMJ · 2006Article
- Prehospital management of the acutely ill child.Archives of disease in childhood · 2006Article
- Prehospital medical equipment for care of pediatric injury patients in Japanese ambulances: a nationwide survey.Acute medicine & surgeryArticle
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Abstract
objectivesIn 1997 a review of paramedic practice upon adult patients in the UK found many inconsistencies and deficiencies in basic care. A follow up review in 2002 identified widespread improvement in provision of equipment and skills to provide basic and advanced life support.Paediatric care was not assessed in either review. The authors conducted this study to identify current standards of care in paediatric paramedic practice and areas of potential improvement.
methodA questionnaire designed to determine what equipment and skills were available to paramedics for the management of common or serious paediatric emergencies was sent to chief executives of the 32 NHS Ambulance Trusts in England and Wales.
resultsThe trend of expanding and standardising practice among adult patients has not extended to paediatric practice despite national guidelines from the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC). Furthermore there are some serious failings in the provision of care and skills. Many Trusts have not adopted JRCALC guidelines for the management of life threatening paediatric emergencies such as asthma, meningitis, and fluid replacement in hypovolaemia.
conclusionsAmbulance Trusts not meeting standards set out in the JRCALC guidelines must address their areas of deficiency. Failure to do so endangers children's lives and leaves Trusts open to criticism.
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