To write an essay using current evidence (research) on a given question related to trauma studies for paramedics • You have a patient with a penetrating stab wound to the abdomen after being assaulted...

To write an essay using cu
ent evidence (research) on a given question related to trauma studies for paramedics
• You have a patient with a penetrating stab wound to the abdomen after being assaulted whilst attempting to
eak up a fight between 2 other people. You are half an hour by road from a major trauma centre. Using you
esearch knowledge discuss;
o Cu
ent evidence su
ounding recommended pre-hospital management of penetrating abdominal
trauma and
o Compare and discuss these recommendations in relation to the cu
ent penetrating trauma
management guidelines from Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and Ambulance Victoria (AV).
 AV CPG A0801 and A0800 https:
cpg.ambulance.vic.gov.au/#/tabs/tab-0/list
 QAS CPG https:
www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/docs/clinical/cpg/CPG_Abdominal%20trauma.pdf
Please note that this assignment is evaluated based on the accuracy, reasoning, academic rigor, clarity and use of
cu
ent evidence.
Your essay should connect your position / stance statement and the major points you make to support it (topic
sentences). It should also connect the topic sentences with the evidence and examples you use to develop and
illustrate them.
Required elements for the essay:
1. Length: Each of your essays should be 800 words in length (+/- 10%).
2. References: All the sources of information you used to compile your essay should be credited using a complete
APA style referencing (in-text and end-text). Minimum 3-5 references
3. File format: Your essay must be submitted in one of the following file formats: .doc, .docx
How to begin:
Formulating a coherent and logical argument takes time and thought. To produce an essay you will need to write a
number of drafts – more than two. Give yourself plenty of time to plan, draft, redraft, revise and edit your work.
Your essay should take place in five separate stages:
1. Planning. This is the phase where you research your topic and envision how your essay will look and sound, it
also includes
ainstorming and beginning to work out your stance / position – it does not matter if it is clumsy
at this stage.
2. Draft. This means starting to write propositions and ideas following analysis of your research
3. Redraft. This is the phase where you are writing and refining your topic sentences, playing with the paragraph
order and using transitions to make the relationship between ideas clear.
4. Revise. This means ensuring that the essay flows and your arguments are cohesive and logical and that the
essay flows.
5. Editing. This is where you proof read and ensure sentences make sense, grammar is co
ect and you
eferencing is in-line with the APA formatting guidelines