What are the highest priorities for research in prehospital care? Results of a review and consultation exercise

Evans, A. L.; Snook, Helen; Wells, Bridget; Thomas, M; Peconi, Julie; Turner, Jason E.; Woollard, Malcolm

doi:10.1136/emj.2009.075416a

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“…Stroke consistently appears in priority-setting exercises for pre-hospital research (Evans et al, 2009;National Ambulance Service Medical Directors, 2014: 3). Previous research has shown that paramedics are keen to be involved in stroke-related studies (Ankolekar, Parry, Sprigg, Siriwardena, & Bath, 2014).…”

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A survey of UK paramedics’ views about their stroke training, current practice and the identification of stroke mimics

McClelland¹,

Flynn²,

Rodgers³

et al. 2017

BPJ

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Aims -Paramedics play a crucial role in identifying patients with suspected stroke and transporting them to appropriate acute care. Between 25% and 50% of suspected stroke patients are later diagnosed with a condition other than stroke known as a 'stroke mimic'. If stroke mimics could be identified in the pre-hospital setting, unnecessary admissions to stroke units could potentially be avoided. This survey describes UK paramedics' stroke training and practice, their knowledge about stroke mimic conditions and their thoughts about pre-hospital identification of these patients.Methods -An online survey invitation was circulated to members within the UK College of Paramedics and promoted through social media (8 September 2016 and 23 October 2016). Topics included: stroke training; assessment of patients with suspected stroke; local practice; and knowledge about and identification of stroke mimics.

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confidence: 99%