Objectives The aim of this study was to map existing emergency medical services (EMS) and
palliative care literature by answering the question, what literature exists concerning EMS …

Background The anticipatory prescribing of injectable medications is recommended practice
in controlling distressing symptoms in the last days of life. A 2017 systematic review found …

Background: Paramedic practice is diversifying to accommodate evolving global health
trends, including community paramedicine models and growing expertise in palliative and …

Background The prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions is rising, and since the
amendment of the social insurance code in Germany, palliative home care teams have …

Background The prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions (LLCs) is rising. It is
characteristic for these children to require 24/7 care. In emergencies, families must decide to …

Background: Growing global demand for palliative care services has prompted generalist
clinicians to provide adjunct support to specialist teams. Paramedics are uniquely placed to …

Paediatric Palliative Care Ambulance Plans ('Plans') are used by New South Wales
Ambulance (Australia) to support the care needs of children with life-limiting conditions. We …

Hiermit bestätige ich, dass ich die vorliegende Arbeit selbstständig verfasst und keine
anderen als die angegebenen Hilfsmittel benutz habe. Die Stellen der Arbeit, die dem …

This thesis explored the emerging field of palliative paramedicine and developed a
framework to standardise best practice across Australia. A systematic integrative review of …

You are bringing an elderly male with a DNR back to a living facility from a hospital.
Approximately 10 miles away from the hospital, the patient suddenly decompensates. His …