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A Comparative Evaluation of Selection Processes for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Paramedics in Australasia

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.11.012

Watudura Silva BBiomedSci , Ben Fisk PhD , Joanne N. Caldwell-Odgers PhD , Benjamin N. Meadley PhD

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Droplet Formation in Drugs During Extreme Temperature Conditions in the Emergency Medical Service, a Problem?

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.10.007

Johannes Moeckel MD , Volker Wenzel MD , Verena Angerer PhD , Roland Albrecht MD , Urs Pietsch MD

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Effect of a Standardized Education Program for Interhospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients on Knowledge and Confidence in South Korea: A Pilot Study

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.11.002

Hwayoon Jung EMT , Ki Hong Kim MD , Seulki Choi MD , Hanna Yoon MD , Garam Lee RN , Youdong Sohn MD, PhD , Young Sun Ro MD, DrPH , Kyoung Jun Song MD, PhD , Sang Do Shin MD, PhD

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Editor's Note: Priming the Pump

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.11.006

David J. Dries MSE, MD

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Caretaker or Caregiver?

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.10.008

Janie Kofford Ford RN, CFRN, MSN, AGACNP-BC

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Reducing Deep Sedation and Benzodiazepine Use in Mechanically Ventilated Patients During Critical Care Transport: A Quality Improvement Initiative 在危重监护运输过程中减少机械通气患者深度镇静和苯二氮卓类药物的使用：一项质量改进倡议

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.08.003

Matthew E. Anton MD , Antonia L. Altomare DO, MPH , Amanda R. Blais PharmD , Jeremy C. Patten NRP , Kalle J. Fjeld MD , Alyson M. Esteves PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP , Matthew A. Roginski MD, MPH

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Anti-D Immunoglobulin May Have Effect if Given Within 10 Days 如果在10天内服用抗d免疫球蛋白可能有效果

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.09.009

Çiğdem Akalın Akkök MD, PhD, Emek Köse PhD

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General Information 一般信息

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/S1067-991X(24)00231-1

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ABCs for HEMS HEMS的基础知识

Air Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2024.09.010

David J. Dries MSE, MD, FACS, MCCM

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