Perceptions of establishing advanced life support for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Journal of Paramedic Practice · 2024-04-02 · Qualitative study
Abstract
Establishing advanced life support (ALS) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a demanding part of the paramedic role. While aspects of these patients' care have been well researched, examination of how the full ALS bundle is completed is lacking. This study aims to explore paramedics' experience of establishing ALS in OHCA through individual semi-structured interviews to identify potential themes and transferable learning. Findings in the areas of dispatch, en-route planning and on-scene care as well as around training were identified through thematic analysis. There are several issues on which individuals and organisations can critically reflect to improve practice.
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Clinician perspective · Paramedics & EMTs · Time intervals
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