A quantitative study of confidence among paramedics in assessment of the cardiovascular system
Samantha Sweet,
Phil Withers
Abstract:Background: Patients presenting to the ambulance services with cardiovascular complaints are common, and as such, represent a notable proportion of paramedic clinical practice. Numerous texts refer to a system-based approach to cardiovascular assessment, however the application
by paramedics is scarcely researched. As such, this article aims to quantify paramedic confidence levels regarding an examination of a patient with a cardiovascular complaint.Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted, rec… Show more
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