Paramedic research, 6 May 2026

3 new paramedic and prehospital papers from the 6 May 2026 scan.

IM beats intranasal midazolam in paediatric seizures

Prehospital Emergency Care · Systematic review · Supports current practice

Meta-analysis testing whether intranasal or intramuscular midazolam works better for paediatric seizures without cannula access — intramuscular midazolam was associated with faster seizure termination and less need for rescue therapy, especially in the prehospital setting.
Automated ventilation wins in helicopter short-haul

Prehospital Emergency Care · Simulation · Hypothesis-generating

Simulation study comparing bag-valve ventilation with automated ventilation during short-haul helicopter rescue using an i-gel — automated ventilation achieved target minute ventilation more consistently, caused less airway movement, and avoided disconnects.
Tactical police medics trained but underused

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine · Qualitative · Context only

Interview study exploring how Swedish tactical police medics view their training, role, and real-world practice — they reported being well trained but underused, with scope restrictions and inconsistent collaboration limiting what they can actually do.