Paramedic research, 14 May 2026

4 new paramedic and prehospital papers from the 14 May 2026 scan.

Freeze-dried plasma complements whole blood

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine · Guideline / statement · Context only

This commentary argues freeze-dried plasma complements whole blood in prehospital resuscitation, offering a scalable, shelf-stable solution for rural and remote regions with long transport times.
Paediatric OHCA survival falls after ~15 min CPR

Resuscitation · Registry · Context only

This nationwide cohort study examined whether longer prehospital CPR duration affects survival in paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, finding that prolonged CPR efforts can still yield favourable neurological outcomes in selected patients.
Critical care attendance driven by distance, not deprivation

Resuscitation · Cross-sectional · Context only

This spatial analysis examined how deprivation levels and prehospital critical care service configuration affect cardiac arrest outcomes, revealing persistent geographic disparities in access and survival.
Italian HEMS airway equipment varies, training patchy

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine · Cross-sectional · Context only

This national survey documented airway management skills and device availability across Italian HEMS services, showing variability in advanced airway training and device adoption.