PCRF Abstracts - 2023

Each year the Call for Abstracts highlights EMS research from around the globe. Abstracts are received from EMS providers, clinicians, educators, administrators, and students from all over the nation and abroad. A peer-review process determines which authors are invited to present their study at the national conferences of our partners EMS World and NAEMSE. We are proud to present this year's abstracts to a global audience online.


The Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA is pleased to present 37 abstracts from the International Scientific EMS Symposium held in September 2023 during the EMS World EXPO conference in New Orleans.

All submissions were reviewed and scored in a blinded fashion by subject matter experts in prehospital care, education, and research.

Clinical Abstracts

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Burnout Rate Among EMS Providers in Utah

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Abstract Caden Williams    Cambrie Jessee, EMT, London Gay, EMT

Prehospital Interventions That Improve Survival in Trauma Resuscitation: A Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

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Abstract Juan David Ricardo Escobar Espinosa    Ornella Arcieri Meza, MD, Álvaro Granados Rodríguez, Gina Marcela Murcia Chaves

A Statewide Evaluation of Validated EMS Clinical Trigger Tool Criteria in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Abstract Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP    Jessica Rosner, Daisy Banta, Adam L. Harrell, Remle P. Crowe, J. Brent Myers, Alison Treichel, Scott S. Bourn

Active Rewarming Is Not Necessary During Cold Weather Firefighting Operations

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Abstract Caitlin Delaney, MS, AEMT, NREMT-B    Andrew R. Poreda, MD, FACEP, Kyle J. Kelleran, PhD, EMT-B, Cameron P. DeMott, BS, Brian M. Clemency, DO, MBA, David Hostler, PhD

Admission to the ICU Due to Exposure to Toxic Gases of Animal Origin: Report of Two Cases and Clinical Review

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Abstract Patricia Caro Uribe, medical specialist in clinical toxicology    Johanna Ruiz, Clinical, Andres Olaya, Clinical, Jimmy Cristancho, Doctor

Changes in Hospital Admission Rates for COPD Patients Due to Prehospital Treatment Bundle Alterations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Abstract Steven Tanaka, MS, NRP    Carrie Fales, MD, Matthew Peterson, PhD

Characteristics and Outcomes of Prehospital Encounters for Patients with Behavioral Emergencies Receiving Physical Restraints and/or Sedation

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Abstract Dan D. Cohen, B Journalism, Paramedic    Faith Applewhite, BA, NRP, Remle P. Crowe, PhD, NREMT, Benjamin B. Currie, AAS, NRP, Terri King, MS, NRP, Christopher Lance, BS, LP, Michael Lozano Jr., MD, MSHI, Juan P. Mejias, AAS, FPC, Alison Treichel, MPH, Joseph Zalkin, BSHS-EMC, Scott S. Bourn, PhD, RN

Characterization of Drug Intoxications with Suicidal Intent at the Hospital Infantil Universitario de San Jose and Hospital de San José During the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 2020–March 2022)

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Abstract Patricia Caro Uribe    María Jiménez Castellanos, Karen Viviana Diaz Amaya

Description of Stroke Care Delivered by EMS Clinicians in 2022

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Abstract Alyssa Green, MS, NREMT-P    Morgan K. Anderson, MPH, CPH, Christopher B. Gage, MHS, NRP, Shea van den Bergh, MPH, Jonathan R. Powell, MPA, NRP, Ashish P. Panchal, MD, PhD

Delayed Call Receipt-to-Epinephrine Administration Prolongs Epinephrine-to-ROSC Interval in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Abstract Michael W. Hubble, PhD, MBA, NRP    Stephen Taylor, MHS, Sara E. Houston, MHS, NRP, Melisa Martin, EdD, MHS, Ginny K. Renkiewicz, PhD

Description of Stroke Care Delivered by EMS Clinicians in 2022

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Abstract Alyssa Green, MS, NREMT-P    Morgan K. Anderson, MPH, CPH, Christopher B. Gage, MHS, NRP, Shea van den Bergh, MPH, Jonathan R. Powell, MPA, NRP, Ashish P. Panchal, MD, PhD

Development and Evaluation of Training Aimed at Reducing Ambulance On-Scene Times with Suspected Stroke Patients in an English Regional Ambulance Service

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Abstract Graham McClelland, PhD    Emma Burrow, Hayley Stagg, Lisa Shaw, Lisa Shaw, Tracy Finch, Chris Price

Does Bias Education Work? Evaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an EMS Curriculum

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Abstract Delaney Kenyon, NREMT-B, WEMT, RRT, FFT2   

Does Med-Control Policy Affect Use of Prehospital Needle Decompression in Noncardiac Arrest Trauma Patients? A Retrospective Study

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Abstract Gilbert Andry, MS    Elizabeth Lacy, BIS, NRP, Tommy Brown, MD, Harrison Travis, Alison Smith, MD, PhD, John Hunt, MD, MPH, FACS, Lance Stuke, MD, MPH, FACS, Jonathan Schoen, MD, Alan Marr, MD, FACS, Patrick Greiffenstein, MD, FACS

Effectiveness of Just-in-Time Prehospital Trauma Education in Ukraine

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Abstract Kevin Collopy, MHL, FP-C, NRP, CMTE    Amelia Lozano, BS, NRP, Honcharova Goncharova, MD, Brock Jenkins, BS, NRP, FP-C, Jill John-Kall, MD, Myroslav Mardarevych, PhD, Katie Murray, LLM, John Roberts, MD, Alexis Schmid, DNP, RN, CPNP, Katie Biniki, RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, Sean M. Kivlehan, MD, MPH

EMS Transport of Pediatric Patients Meeting Termination of Resuscitation Criteria

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Abstract Casey Smith, AAS, NRP    William Cebulskie, MSMEd, NRP, Remle Crowe, PhD, NREMT, Danielle DiCesare, MD, Jeffrey Rollman, MPH, LP, Lynne Singleton, MS, PA-C, NRP, Lynn White, MS, FAEMS

EMT Virtual Scenario Sims: A Safe Space to Springboard Student Experience and Critical Thinking

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Abstract Erin Donathan, MPH, FPC    Andrea LaLumia, MEd, NRP, Charles Foat, PhD, NRP, Nigel Barr, PhD, RP, David I. Page, MS, NRP

Estimates of Cost-Effectiveness of Statewide Implementation of a Sexual Assault Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol in the Emergency Medical Services

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Abstract Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, MHS, Paramedic, FAEMS    Erin Donathan, MPH, FP-C, Michael W. Hubble, PhD

Evaluation of EMS Transport for Out-of-Hospital Falls Among Older Adults in Washington, DC

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Abstract Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP    Daniel P. Burke, Remle P. Crowe, Alison Treichel, J. Brent Myers, Scott S Bourn

Evaluation of Ergonomic Risk to Prehospital Personnel in Cuenca, Ecuador

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Abstract Richard Santiago Cobos Lazo   

Frequency and Dangers of False Capture in the Prehospital Setting: A Case Series

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Abstract Joshua Kimbrell, NRP, FP-C    Dana Poke, EMT, Mikiel Lala, EMT-P, Brittany Kalosza, EMT-P, Jacob Geldner, EMT-P, Tom Bouthillet, NRP, John Vega, MD

Impact of Helmet Law Repeal on Motorcycle Crash Incidents Attended by EMS in Missouri

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Abstract Morgan Anderson, MPH    Lori L. Boland, MPH, Peggy Huddleston, AAS, CADS

Impact of Obesity on Prehospital Analgesia Administration for Patients with Long Bone Fractures

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Abstract Christopher Villani, EMT-B    Josh Kimbrell, NRP, Kyle Rice, NRP, Adam Wagner, MSc, Amelia Breyre, MD, NRP, Scott Bourne, PhD, RN, FACHE, Alison Treichel, MPH

Improving Treatment Times in Sepsis Patients by Utilizing Prehospital Sepsis Alerts

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Abstract Todd Costa, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN    Abigail Baur, RN, CEN, Jodee Lenjnieks, MSN, RN, David Yoon, BS, Brandon Grinstead, BS, EMT-P, Anjan Purohit, MBA, EMT-P, Claus Hecht, MD, FACEP

Influence of Patient Body Weight on Probability of Return of Spontaneous Circulation Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: An Exploratory Analysis

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Abstract Michael W. Hubble PhD, MBA, NRP    Ginny K. Renkiewicz, PhD, Melisa D. Martin, EdD, MHS

Influence of Patient Weight on Prehospital Advanced Airway Procedure Success Rate

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Abstract Michael W. Hubble, PhD, MBA, NRP    Melisa D. Martin, EdD, MHS, Sara E. Houston, MHS, NRP, Stephen Taylor, MHS, Jennifer O'Neal, Paramedic, Beth Himes, BS, Paramedic, Ginny K. Renkiewicz, PhD

Learn, Experience, Reflect: A Pilot for Tourniquet Application Error Recovery Training Using a Tablet-Based Application

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Abstract Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRP    Laura G. Militello, Applied,Decision Science, LLC, Unveil, LLC Christen E. Sushereba, Applied,Decision Science, LLC, Unveil, LLC Tabitha Cheng, MD, Harbor- UCLA Emergency Department, UCLA Center for Prehospital CareJacob M. Read, Applied,Decision Science, LLC, University of Louisville Eli Wagner, Applied Decision,Science, LLC Oliver W. Smith, Unveil, LLC, Craig Goolsby, MD, MEd, MHCDS, FACEP, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA David Geffen School of MedicineJennifer Winner, Air Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing

Make or Break: The First EMT Exam

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Abstract Daniel Armstrong, DPT, EMT    Celia Sporer, PhD, EMT-P

Nursing Process in Prehospital Care in a Polytraumatized Person

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Abstract María Guadalupe Castillo González    Juan de Hernández Gómez, Juan Carlos García Villa, MCE

Observational Study on the Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Ground Transfer

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Abstract Andrés Cairol Baquero    Wendy Morún Vargas, Luis Felipe Loaiza Sáenz, Doctor, Edward Segura Peréz, Doctor, Vinicio Quesada Segura, EMT, Mario Hernández Ramírez, EMT, Jennifer Peñaranda Obregón, Miguel Berrocal Patiño, EMT, Osvaldo Hernández Loaiza, EMT, Carlos Mora Sánchez, Engineer

Obstetric Emergencies: Prehospital Trends and Associations After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

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Abstract Morgan Anderson, MPH    Alyssa M. Green, MS, Megan Marino, MD, FAAP, Emily Nichols, MD, FACEP

Optimal Weight-based Epinephrine Dosing for Patients with Low Likelihood of Survival Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

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Abstract Michael W. Hubble, PhD, MBA, NRP    Ginny K. Renkiewicz, PhD, Melisa D. Martin, EdD, MHS

Prehospital Cerebrovascular Accident Diagnostic Inaccuracy in Patients with Limited English Proficiency

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Abstract Mario A Camacho, MD    Holden M. Wagstaff, MD, Esmeralda Melgoza, MPH, Edder J. Peralta, MA, NRP, NCEE, Richard M. Huff, NREMT, MS, Jamie W. Kennel, PhD MAS

Prehospital Clinician Experiences with CPR-Induced Consciousness: Preliminary Results of an Ongoing International Survey

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Abstract Erin Donathan, MPH, FPC    Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, MHS, Michael Hubble, PhD, MBA

Prehospital Factors That Predict Emergency Department Discharge in Patients Presenting to EMS with Chest Pain

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Abstract Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRP    Kathryn Fivelstad, MD, NRP, Steven O’Brady, MPA, Bill Drees, EdD, NRP, Erin Vidal, LP, Antonio Fernandez, PhD, NRP, David Wampler, PhD, LP

Prehospital Ketamine Administration for Trauma Patients Results in More Emergency Department Intubations

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Abstract James Charles    Nicholas Taylor, MD, Alison Smith, MD, Lillian Bellfi, James Aiken, James, MD, Lance Stuke, MD, Patrick Greiffenstein, MD, Alan Marr, MD, John Hunt, MD, Jonathan Schoen, MD, Elizabeth Lacy, MHA, NRP

Prehospital Video: Expectations and Needs Among Swedish Ambulance Clinicians

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Abstract Hanna Maurin Söderholm, PhD    Alexandra Johansson, BScE, Elin Maxstad, MSc, Glenn Larsson, RN, PhD

Presentation of CPR-Induced Consciousness in the Prehospital Setting: Preliminary Results of an Ongoing International Survey

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Abstract Erin Donathan, MPH, FPC    Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, MHS, Michael Hubble, PhD, MBA

Probability of a Shockable Presenting Rhythm Based on Initial CPR Provider

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Abstract Melisa Martin, EdD, MHS, Paramedic    Michael W. Hubble, PhD, Sara E. Houston, MHS, NRP, Stephen Taylor, MHS, Ginny K. Renkiewicz, PhD

Putting the “I” in Mobile Integrated Healthcare: Measuring System-Wide Outcomes and Cost Savings Resulting from Community Paramedic Interventions Within a Local Healthcare

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Abstract Alice Harvey, RN, BSN, MSN   

Racial and Gender Disparities in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Overdoses

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Abstract Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, NRP    Jamie Kennel, PhD, MAS, NRP, Charles Foat, PhD, NRP, Jewel W. Williams, DHSc, Jason W. Derrey, MA, EMT-P, Whitney Burr, David I. Page, MS, NRP

Reduced Mortality with Prehospital Whole Blood in the Hemorrhaging Trauma Patient

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Abstract Christopher Winckler, MD, LP, FAEMS    Remle Crowe, PhD, FAEMS, Michael Stringfellow, BS, EMT-P, William Bullock, BS, EMT-P, Lawrence Roakes, Riley Wampler, Andrew Liang, Julian Mapp, MD, MPH, Maxwell Braverman, MD, Donald Jenkins, MD, David Wampler, PhD, LP

Results of Training Using Clinical Simulation in Skull Brain Injury Facing Paramedicine Students and Prehospital Care Professionals

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Abstract Jennifer Andrea Freire Ochoa    Felipe Cobos, Clinical, María del Cisne Cuenca Soto, Gianfranco Pansini Ortiz, EMT

Retrospective Analysis of the Study Programs International Paramedic Registry (IPR) Training Centers of Prehospital Care in Latin America

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Abstract Andrés Cairol Baquero   

Rural Disparities in EMS Stroke Care Performance Measures in North Dakota

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Abstract Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP    Christopher T. E. Price, Christine K. Greff, Remle P. Crowe, Alison Treichel, Jennifer K. Wilson, Scott S. Bourn, J. Brent Myers

RUSTIC: Factors Influencing the Initiation of Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation in Rural Versus Urban Settings

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Abstract Andrew Tischer, NRP    Kayla M. Riel, MPH, Trenton J. Husick, BS, NRP, Kevin P. McCarthy, MPA, NRP, Jackson J. Baker, NRP, David A. Wampler, PhD, LP, Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP

Safety and Timeliness of Emergency Medical Service Administration of Antibiotics for Traumatic Injuries

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Abstract Aaron Peth, BSEMS, NRP    Dominic J. Gregorio,, J, MMS, Scott A. Studebaker, NRP, Alexander D. Muniz, OMS-II, Cole G. Camacho, EMT-P, FP-C, Bilie Williams, Douglas F. Kupas, MD, Lawrence H. Brown, PhD

Safety of Prehospital Ketamine Sedation for Pediatric Behavioral Agitation

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Abstract Casey Patrick, MD    Kevin Crocker, Jordan Hanks, Robert Dickson

Secondary Traumatic Stress in Emergency Services Systems (STRESS) Project: Quantifying the Prevalence and Predictors of Burnout in Emergency Medical Services Personnel

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Abstract Ginny Renkiewicz, PhD, MHS, Paramedic, FAEMS    W. Tyler Frith, MHA, Michael W. Hubble, PhD

sing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Assess Diffuse Response Intervals for Community Bystander-Driven (Tier-1) Emergency Medical Services Integrated with Emergency Medical Dispatch in Mwanza, Tanzania

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Abstract Jason Friesen, MPH, EMT-P    Peter G. Delaney, MD, Zachary J. Eisner, MD, Haleigh Pine, MD, Krishnan Raghavendran, MD, Marko Hingi, MD

SMS-Based Emergency Medical Dispatching for Prehospital Care in a Resource-Limited Setting

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Abstract Jason Friesen, MPH, EMT-P    Dianne Dorville Tavarez, MD, Reynaldo Ortiz Santos, Benjamin Kaufman, MD

Survivorship with Incrementally Faster Times to Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (SWIFT-PCI): Development of a Time:Survival Calculation to Inform Transport Decision-making in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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Abstract Jordan Rudman, MD    David Schoenfeld, MD MPH, Jonathan Shecter, DO, James Price, MB ChB, Michael McCartin, MD, Paul Rees, MBBS, Ira Blumen, MD, Stephen H. Thomas, MD, MPH

The Effect of the Availability Heuristic on Perceptions of Fall Risk

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Abstract Jessica Wiseman, MPH, EMT    Elizabeth Sheridan, MS, Carmen E. Quatman, Dr.

The EMS Workforce Reducing Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in North Carolina

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Abstract Antonio R. Fernandez    Tom Mitchell, James E. Winslow, James A. Hood, Chuck Lewis, Remle P. Crowe, J. Brent Myers, Alison Treichel, Scott S. Bourn

Trends in EMS Encounters for Children and Teenagers with Firearm Injuries from 2018 to 2022

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Abstract Alison Treichel, MPH    Remle P. Crowe, PhD, NREMT, Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, Scott S. Bourn, PhD, RN, Brent Myers, MD, MPH

Wear and Tear: The Relationship of Time on Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Among Urban Paramedics

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Abstract Shannon Gollnick, DBA, NRP, FP-C   

Education Abstracts

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Disparities in the EMS Pathway to Completion at an Urban Community College

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Abstract Megan Corry, EdD, EMTP, CHSE   

From Classroom to Ambulance: Describing How Prior Academic Education Impacts EMT Student Success in a 4-Week Academy-Style Course

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Abstract Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRP Associate    Taggart Diehl, BS, NRP

Identifying Factors Impacting the Intention to Use Videos of Authentic Patient Encounters (VAPE) by EMS Educators

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Abstract Melisa Martin, EdD, MHS, Paramedic   

The Path to Teaching Emergency Medical Services: A Multiple Case Study of Paramedic Educators’ Preparatory Experiences

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Abstract Leah Tilden, EdD, AEMT    Ryann N. Shelton, PhD

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