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Diagnostic Accuracy of Posterior Circulation Stroke by Paramedics: A Systematic Review.

Brooke HuntHenry ZhaoAlexandra CassidySam PeartAlexander Olaussen
Published in: Prehospital emergency care (2023)
There is a substantial lack of evidence regarding the diagnosis of PCS by paramedics. Despite the low quality of evidence available, overall, the sensitivity for paramedic PCS diagnosis appears to be poor. Further investigation is required into paramedics' diagnosis of PCS and the use of educational interventions.Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews Registration Number: CRD42022324675.
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