Introduction: Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 10–24, and it is estimated that 2 million adolescents attempt suicide each year. While there...
Introduction: Epinephrine is the only vasopressor associated with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). While current guidelines recommend rapid and frequent vasopressor administratio...
Introduction: Epidemiology of pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (pOHCA) and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rates varies greatly. A paucity of literature exists concerning...
Introduction: Current research indicates the adult population demonstrates higher tendencies in poor glycemic control based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Assuming a simila...
Introduction—Evaluation of paramedic care, particularly regarding out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, is an integral part of any EMS system. Quality management tools are neede...
Introduction—Research has explored the frequency and success of attempted interventions within patient age groups. Yet available research fails to compare attempted interventions between ...
Introduction—It is well established that factors such as age, race, gender, urbanicity, and socioeconomic status affect survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, extant ...
Introduction—Time of day might affect the expediency with which out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients receive critical interventions. EMS professionals working extended shifts mi...