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Paramedics' perceptions of their role in providing pre-hospital thrombolytic treatment: Qualitative study (2006)
Journal Article
Shears, K., Cox, H., Albarran, J., & Quinn, T. (2006). Paramedics' perceptions of their role in providing pre-hospital thrombolytic treatment: Qualitative study. Accident and Emergency Nursing, 14(4), 237-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaen.2006.08.002

Background: The majority of ambulance services in England provide pre-hospital thrombolysis, following publication of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease. A meta-analysis has confirmed the effectiveness of pre-hospital administr... Read More about Paramedics' perceptions of their role in providing pre-hospital thrombolytic treatment: Qualitative study.

Comparison of sequential and simultaneous breathing and pulse check by healthcare professionals during simulated scenarios (2006)
Journal Article
Soar, J., Albarran, J., Moule, P., & Gilchrist, M. (2006). Comparison of sequential and simultaneous breathing and pulse check by healthcare professionals during simulated scenarios. Resuscitation, 68(2), 243-249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2005.06.010

Background: Basic life support guidelines for healthcare professionals recommend a sequential breathing and carotid pulse check allowing up to 10 s for each assessment. Life support providers are sometimes taught to do a simultaneous assessment of br... Read More about Comparison of sequential and simultaneous breathing and pulse check by healthcare professionals during simulated scenarios.