Comparison of physical demanding paramedic work tasks between an Australian and Canadian ambulance service
Ambulance services require candidates to pass physical employment tests (PETs) to be
deemed suitable for the paramedic role. Whilst some research has been undertaken to …
deemed suitable for the paramedic role. Whilst some research has been undertaken to …
A comparison of historical versus proposed physical employment standards for flight paramedics performing helicopter winch rescue
BN Meadley, J Caldwell-Odgers - Work, 2024 - content.iospress.com
BACKGROUND: Paramedics working in helicopter teams undertake water and land
rescues. Historical assessments of role-related fitness were not developed using physical …
rescues. Historical assessments of role-related fitness were not developed using physical …
The bookmark method to establish minimum performance standards for intensive care flight paramedics performing helicopter winch rescue
We aimed to use the bookmark method to establish minimum standards for selecting
intensive care flight paramedics. Two subject matter expert (SME) focus groups reviewed …
intensive care flight paramedics. Two subject matter expert (SME) focus groups reviewed …
Occupational Aspects of Alpine Helicopter Rescue Operations: Recommendation of the Medical Commission of the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme
T Küpper, U Gieseler, A Morrison… - Wilderness & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Helicopter rescue operations in the mountains or at high altitude are well-known as
strenuous tasks often associated with some risk. However, there is no standardized …
strenuous tasks often associated with some risk. However, there is no standardized …
Helicopter winching; Time off chest when performing CPR, manual compressions versus mechanical.
A Wild - 2023 - uis.brage.unit.no
Aim Winch Paramedics working on Search and Rescue helicopters in the UK are currently
expected to deliver good quality, continual chest compressions whilst winching patients into …
expected to deliver good quality, continual chest compressions whilst winching patients into …