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Looking back and ahead
No full textIn her first column of 2025, Alice Cochrane reflects back on the year behind her, and ahead at the areas in which she can continue to develop on her NQP journey. Abstract published with permission
The effects of nebulised beta-2 agonists on clinical observations in asthma exacerbations: a systematic review
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Rates of recording different aspects of patients' social history on ambulance electronic patient records-a service evaluation
No full textBeyond The Third Shock: Barriers facing Double Sequential External Defibrillation and its successful implementation within Ambulance Service Guidelines – A Systematic Literature Review
No full textWhat influences ambulance clinician decisions to pre-alert emergency departments: a qualitative exploration of pre-alert practice in UK ambulance services and emergency departments
No full textFebrile seizure management and effectiveness of prevention with antipyretics
No full textBackground: Before reaching the age of 5, 2–5% of children will have had a febrile seizure. Most are categorised as simple but they can be complex and carry the risk of complications. They can be frightening for parents. UK guidelines advise against the use of antipyretic drugs to prevent febrile seizure recurrence while being mindful of parental sensitivities. Aim: This systematised literature review aimed to appraise the global body of evidence in relation to current guidelines on using conventional antipyretics for the prevention of febrile seizures and explore factors that influence their management. Method: A research question was developed using the PICO (population/participant(s); intervention(s); comparison/control; outcome) framework and two databases were searched for primary research, and abstracts were screened for relevance. Results: Thirty-four articles were identified, or which three were relevant to the research aim. These were critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and five themes were identified. Conclusion: One study found that paracetamol may prevent recurrent febrile seizures, one found a small reduction in febrile seizure recurrence when treated with an antipyretic and one found antipyretics ineffective at reducing febrile seizure recurrence. Similar contemporary studies conducted in the UK population may help to improve understanding of the factors influencing febrile seizure management and the effectiveness of antipyretics. Abstract published with permissio
The Experiences of Homeless Individuals Accessing Healthcare through Ambulance Services: A Narrative Literature Review.
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