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Beyond the pre-shock pause: the effect of prehospital defibrillation mode on CPR interruptions and return of spontaneous circulation by Tomkins, William G.O, Swain, Andrew H, Bailey, Mark, Larsen, Peter D

“…Abstract Aims The pattern of interruptions to chest compressions in pre-hospital cardiac arrests in Wellington, New Zealand, was examined prospectively to…”
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The impact of a national COVID-19 lockdown on acute coronary syndrome hospitalisations in New Zealand (ANZACS-QI 55) by Chan, Daniel ZL, Stewart, Ralph AH, Kerr, Andrew J., Dicker, Bridget, Kyle, Campbell V., Adamson, Philip D., Devlin, Gerry, Edmond, John, El-Jack, Seif, Elliott, John M., Fisher, Nick, Flynn, Charmaine, Lee, Mildred, Liao, Yi-Wen (Becky), Rhodes, Maxine, Scott, Tony, Smith, Tony, Stiles, Martin K., Swain, Andrew H., Todd, Verity F., Webster, Mark WI, Williams, Michael JA, White, Harvey D., Somaratne, Jithendra B.

“…Countries with a high incidence of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) reported reduced hospitalisations for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) during the pandemic. This…”
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Prehospital Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma by Gruen, Russell L, Mitra, Biswadev, Bernard, Stephen A, McArthur, Colin J, Burns, Brian, Gantner, Dashiell C, Maegele, Marc, Cameron, Peter A, Dicker, Bridget, Forbes, Andrew B, Hurford, Sally, Martin, Catherine A, Mazur, Stefan M, Medcalf, Robert L, Murray, Lynnette J, Myles, Paul S, Ng, Sze J, Pitt, Veronica, Rashford, Stephen, Reade, Michael C, Swain, Andrew H, Trapani, Tony, Young, Paul J

“…In this trial involving adults with major trauma, treatment with tranexamic acid did not result in a greater number of patients surviving with a favorable…”
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Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Patient Characteristics: Comparing ventricular arrhythmia and Pulseless Electrical Activity by Wolbinski, Mariusz, Swain, Andrew H., Harding, Scott A., Larsen, Peter D.

“…The proportion of patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest presenting with ventricular arrhythmias/ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF) is decreasing,…”
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Introduction of an extended care paramedic model in New Zealand by Hoyle, Sarah, Swain, Andrew H, Fake, Paul, Larsen, Peter D

“…Objectives The first extended care paramedic (ECP) model of care in New Zealand was introduced in the Kapiti region, north of Wellington in 2009. The ECP model…”
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Survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in New Zealand following the 2005 resuscitation guideline changes by Robinson, Simon, Swain, Andrew H, Hoyle, Sarah R, Larsen, Peter D

“…Abstract Aims The effect of cardiopulmonary resuscitation guideline changes on out-of-hospital survival rates and defibrillation efficacy was investigated. The…”
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Survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Wellington in relation to socioeconomic status and arrest location by Fake, Aimee L, Swain, Andrew H, Larsen, Peter D

“…The study examined the influence of physical location on survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Firstly, OHCAs occurring in residential settings…”
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Patient satisfaction and outcome using emergency care practitioners in New Zealand by Swain, Andrew H, Al-Salami, Manar, Hoyle, Sarah R, Larsen, Peter D

“…Objective: A patient satisfaction survey was undertaken in the Kapiti District of the Wellington Region to ascertain patients' experience and opinions of New…”
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Ambulance triage and treatment zones at major rugby events in Wellington, New Zealand: a sobering experience by Swain, Andrew H, Weaver, Amanda, Gray, Alasdair J, Bailey, Mark, Palmer, Stephen G

“…A prospective analysis was undertaken of the workload of prehospital triage and treatment facilities established in Wellington for the 2011 and 2012…”
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The changing face of prehospital care in New Zealand: the role of extended care paramedics by Swain, Andrew H, Hoyle, Sarah R, Long, Andrew W

“…The key features of this model are: * The appointment of Extended Care Paramedics (ECPs) to assess and treat patients in their homes and local communities *…”
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Outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the Wellington region of New Zealand. Does use of the Fire Service make a difference? by Swain, Andrew H

“…Analyses and compares survival rates from community cardiac arrest in the Wellington region with similar data reported nationally and internationally. Studies…”
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An unmet need for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in New Zealand by Burgess, Sonya N, Harding, Scott A, Melton, Iain C, Lever, Nigel A, Swain, Andrew H, Shi, Bijia, Larsen, Peter D

“…This study examined the prior history of all patients presenting to the regional ambulance service with community cardiac arrest to determine what proportion…”
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Regulating our emergency care paramedics by Tunnage, Bronwyn, Swain, Andrew H, Waters, David

“…States the case for extending regulation under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA) to cover ambulance paramedics who administer…”
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Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Patient Characteristics: Comparing Ventricular Arrthymia and Pulseless Electrical Activity by Wolbinski, Mariusz, MBChB, Swain, Andrew H., MBBS, PhD, Harding, Scott A., MBChB, Larsen, Peter D., PhD

“…Background The proportion of patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest presenting with ventricular arrhythmias/ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF) is…”
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Introduction of an extended care paramedic model in N ew Z ealand by Hoyle, Sarah, Swain, Andrew H, Fake, Paul, Larsen, Peter D

“…Abstract Objectives The first extended care paramedic ( ECP ) model of care in N ew Z ealand was introduced in the K apiti region, north of W ellington in…”
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Management of blisters in minor burns by Swain, A H, Azadian, B S, Wakeley, C J, Shakespeare, P G

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