Objective performance of emergency medical technicians in the use of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation compared with subjective self-evaluation: a cross-sectional, simulation-based study by Wen-Chu Chiang, Matthew Huei-Ming Ma, Yu-Chun Chien, Yao-Cheng Wang, Wen-Shuo Yang, Ping Yen, Wei-Chu Chie

“…Objective To evaluate the subjective and objective resuscitation performance of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) using mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (MCPR) devices.Design and setting This was a cross-sectional simulation-based study where participants installed the MCPR device on a training manikin.Participants We assessed EMT-Intermediates (EMT-Is) and EMT-Paramedics (EMT-Ps) of the Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance) Division of the Taipei City Fire Department.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome was the gap between self-perceived (subjective) and actual (objective) no-flow time during resuscitation, which we hypothesised as statistically insignificant. …”
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Dispatcher-Assisted Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Disparity between Urban and Rural Areas by Yen-Chin Chen, Shao-Hua Yu, Wei-Jen Chen, Li-Chi Huang, Chih-Yu Chen, Hong-Mo Shih

“…The proportion of laypersons continued CPR until an emergency medical technician’s (EMT) arrival was higher in the urban areas (59.57% vs 52.27%, p=0.039). …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of women using emergency medical services for third-trimester pregnancy-related problems in India: a prospective observational study by Jennifer A Newberry, Corey B Bills, Elizabeth A Pirrotta, Matthew C Strehlow, G V Ramana Rao, Hyeyoun (Elise) Min, Ann E Evensen, Lawrence Leeman, S V Mahadevan

“…Interfacility transfers, patients absent on ambulance arrival and patients refusing care were excluded.Main outcome measures Emergency medical technician (EMT) interventions, method of delivery and death.Results The median age enrolled was 23 years (IQR 21–25). …”
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Endotracheal Intubation by Paramedics Using Neodymium Magnet and Modified Stylet in Simulated Difficult Airway: A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover Manikin Study by Sedat Bilge, Onur Tezel, Yahya Ayhan Acar, Guclu Aydin, Attila Aydin, Gokhan Ozkan

“…ETI procedures were performed on an airway management manikin by emergency medical technicians with at least four years of experience in ETI. …”
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Educational Needs assessment (and Exposure Rate) of Emergency Medicine Technicians - One Step toward Accountable Education by farzaneh zarei, ghobad moradi, reza pira

“…The research population was all emergency medical technicians working in Kurdistan province. …”
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Factors Associated with High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performed by Bystander by Hye Ji Park, Won Jung Jeong, Hyung Jun Moon, Gi Woon Kim, Jin Seong Cho, Kyoung Mi Lee, Hyuk Joong Choi, Yong Jin Park, Choung Ah Lee

“…In this study, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the field evaluated bystander CPR quality, and we aimed to investigate the association between bystander information and CPR quality. …”
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The A to E (ABCDE) Pit Crew Model: A Novel Approach to Team Based Care of Critical Patients in the Prehospital Setting by Ayanna Walker, Adam Oswald, Jessica Wanthal, Christine Van Dillen, Cherian Plamoottil, Parth Patel, Maria Tassone, Latha Ganti

“… # Methods The study was conducted with a fire-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system with 233 paramedics and 115 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Eight EMS crews comprised of five members each were randomly selected and assigned to either the intervention or the control group. …”
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