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Index
Abstract
Dedication
Preface
Definition
of EMS for this Document
Federal
Agencies Can Help Advance EMS Research
Executive
Summary
Introduction
History
of EMS Research
The
Present State of EMS Research
Overcoming
the Barriers to EMS Research
Summary
Appendix
A: The National EMS Research Agenda Writing Team
Appendix
B: Organizations Invited to Participate in the National Review Team
Appendix
C: Ethical Standards and IRB Requirements
Appendix
D
Inclusion
Of Women And Minorities In Research Study Populations Involving Human
Subjects
Inclusion
Of Children As Participants In Research Involving Human Subjects
Appendix
E: Bibliographic List of Internet Links
Appendix
F: Published EMS Randomized Clinical Trials
References
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EMS Professionals
Individual providers need to embrace research as the basis for prehospital
practices, and at least some of those providers should become active participants
in the research process. EMS agencies should encourage and support participation
of their employees in these endeavors. A research career track should be
developed for those EMS professionals who have the desire to participate
in research, and systems can actively work to support researchers by creating
research-related positions. Likewise a commitment to supporting the research
process should be an integral part of the responsibilities identified in
the medical director�s job description.
Recommendation 6.
EMS professionals of all levels
should hold themselves to higher standards of requiring
evidence before implementing new procedures, devices,
or drugs.
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