Prehospital Evidence Based Practice

The PEP Program added new research evidence to 47 clinical interventions this past month! Check them out at: https://emspep.cdha.nshealth.ca/

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41904318/
Efficacy, safety, route of administration of midazolam and diazepam for pediatric status epilepticus: systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis
"Midazolam is the preferred first-line anticonvulsant for pediatric status epilepticus."

Efficacy, safety, route of administration of midazolam and diazepam for pediatric status epilepticus: systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis - PubMed Midazolam demonstrates superior efficacy over diazepam, particularly via buccal and intramuscular routes. It addresses critical prehospital delays by bypassing the high failure rates associated with pediatric vascular access. Intramuscular administration matches intravenous efficacy while enabling i...

Brand new publication! Improving early recognition and treatment of sepsis in paramedic services and emergency departments: a pan-Canadian mixed methods application of the Theoretical Domains Framework
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41803377/

Check out what's new in the PEP Program!

EMSPEP Recommendation changes for Interventions