Publications by authors named "Dan Piquette"
Article Synopsis
- Paramedics face increasing violence, which poses risks to their physical and mental well-being, especially when dealing with patients with a history of violent behavior.
- A study analyzed 502 violence reports over 13 months and found that hazard flags were applied in 20% of cases, helping paramedics recognize potential threats from patients.
- The presence of a hazard flag significantly indicated increased chances of violence during follow-up interactions, suggesting it’s an effective tool for identifying potentially dangerous individuals.
Protected 911: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Prehospital COVID-19 High-Risk Response Team.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Patients with COVID-19 needing aerosol-generating procedures pose challenges for paramedics due to the risk of infection and the complexities of pre-hospital care.
- The Peel Region in Ontario developed a COVID-19 High-Risk Response Team (HRRT) to handle these situations while minimizing infection risk and maintaining high-quality patient care.
- The HRRT implemented new protocols, including a specialized crew structure and enhanced safety measures, successfully operated for 12 weeks during the first COVID wave, attended 70% of high-risk calls, and reported no COVID-19 cases among paramedics.