Prolonged field care principles in civilian emergency medical services
O’Kelly, A. (2024). Prolonged field care principles in civilian emergency medical services. International Paramedic Practice, 14(3), 57–58.
ABSTRACT
Prolonged field care (PFC), traditionally rooted in military medicine, is becoming increasingly relevant in UK civilian paramedic practice owing to extended hospital admission delays. In this month’s COROM feature, Aebhric O’Kelly explains how this paradigm shift necessitates that ambulance clinicians adapt to care provision over extended periods beyond the ‘golden hour.’
