prehospital lactate measuring by Paramedics for early recognition and diagnosis of Septicaemia

Title- (PICO).

A literature review of prehospital lactate measuring by Paramedics for early recognition and diagnosis of septicaemia.

5,000 Words – Worth 50%.

Learner Outcomes:
– Demonstrate the ability to independently identify, plan and execute a focussed, in depth and time bounded research-based project using the knowledge and skills acquired in the taught element of the module.

-Demonstrate a rigorous, transparent, systematic, and replicable approach to literature retrieval, data extraction, quality appraisal and analysis/synthesis of research evidence.

-Formulate appropriate, balanced, and defendable conclusions through the analysis and synthesis of research evidence and make recommendations to inform future practice.

-Communicate complex information, findings, arguments, and proposals coherently, and in a conventional scholarly format, to a professional audience.

Abstract– Not included in word count (200 words) / Overview of the review- not an introduction.

Introduction/Literature Review – (800 words) – Demonstrate to the reader you have good understanding of the topic- and have read widely and can identify what research has been carried out that relates to the topic.

Highlight particular difficulties of examining the topic, identify inconsistencies, identify further topics/ suggestions for research.

Methodology– (800 words) / State which databases were used, and why you used them / All data searches should be recorded/ MeSh terms, keywords and any filters and limiters.
Have I systematically arrived at a final number of articles used for the dissertation?
Explain to the reader why you have decided on your criteria for PICOs- be specific on how you have narrowed down the search etc.

PRISMA flow chart/ CASP tool- All articles to be critiqued using an appropriate critical appraisal tool.

PRISMA- TOP LEFT BOX IS HOW MANY ARTICLES YOU HAVE AND WHERE FROM
TOP RIGHT- IS ANYTHING EXTRA – REFERENCE LISTS ETC.
NEXT STEP DOWN IS DUPLICATES.
TITLES AND ABSTRACTS- NARROWING IS DOWN TO 30.
LAST SET – FINAL SET OF ARTICLES- WHY DID YOU PICK THE FINAL 6 OOF ARTICLES?

You should consider using data extraction tool.
Results/Findings – (1,000 words)-
Discussion – (1,800 words)-  
Conclusions – (300 words)-
Recommendations –(300 words)-
Appendices
– PICOs inclusion criteria
– PRISMA flow diagram
– Database searches
– Critical appraisal tools
– Possibly data extraction tools/table of data
References