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Junior pre-hospital doctors spend a bit longer on scene

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Cliff Reid

More junior pre-hospital doctors took longer on scene than their senior colleagues according to a German study, although patient clinical factors were the main determinant of scene time. The majority of cases were non-trauma presentations Duration of mission time in … Continue reading →

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Pre-hospital intubation experience and outcomes

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Cliff Reid

Hospitals and medical personnel performing high volumes of procedures demonstrate better patient outcomes and fewer adverse events. The relationship between rescuer experience and patient survival for out-of-hospital endotracheal intubation is unknown. An American study analysing 3 statewide databases with 26,000 … Continue reading →

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