What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the experiences of advanced-level paramedics in assessing and documenting vital signs in pediatric care.

April 6, 2026International Emergency Nursing0 citationsOpen Access

Vital signs assessment, documentation, and influencing factors in pediatric prehospital care: A qualitative descriptive study of advanced-level paramedics’ experiences

RRRiikka RouvinenUniversity of Eastern Finland AHAri HaaranenUniversity of Eastern Finland PKPäivi KankkunenUniversity of Eastern Finland

Key Points

To explore the experiences of advanced-level paramedics in assessing and documenting vital signs in pediatric care.
Conducted qualitative interviews with advanced-level paramedics
Analyzed personal and contextual factors affecting assessment practices
Examined variability in documentation systems
Identified diverse assessment approaches among paramedics
Highlighted inconsistencies in vital signs documentation
Revealed links between personal experience and contextual influences on care

Abstract

Advanced-level paramedics use a variety of approaches when assessing pediatric patients and adapt their practices according to personal and contextual factors. However, variability in practice and limitations in documentation systems may compromise patient safety and quality of care.

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Rouvinen et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d34dd49c07852e0af97745 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2026.101812

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