scholarly journals Pilot Project of Special Emergency Medical Service Team for Anaphylaxis in Gangwon-do, Korea: Results from an Online Questionnaire Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (42) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeonseung Lee ◽  
Jae-Woo Kwon ◽  
Yong Whi Jeong ◽  
Changhoon Lee ◽  
Jeongmin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Emergency Medical Service Team

scholarly journals Time Analysis in Emergency Medical Service Reporting Unit

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Marija Ruklić ◽  
Adriano Friganović
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Response Time ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Time Analysis ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Emergency Interventions ◽  
Emergency Medical Service Team

Aim. The aim of this paper was to determine whether there are any differences in the time of mobilisation and response time of the emergency medical service (EMS) team with respect to the location of the emergency call. Methods. The data for this paper was collected and analysed in detail using the program “e-hitna” (“e-emergency”). The sample consists of all calls received in the period between 1 January and 31 December 2019 in the Medical Reporting Unit of the Department of Emergency Medicine of Zagreb County (DEMZC; Zavod za hitnu medicinu zagrebačke županije). This paper presents the number, category, place of intervention, time of mobilisation of the emergency medical service team, and the response time of the emergency services team to emergency calls designated as priority 1 (A). Results. A total of 47,060 calls were recorded in the “e-hitna” system. We found that out of the total number of calls received, 49% (23,235) were related to emergency interventions. In 38% (8,841) of calls, the medical dispatcher opted for priority 1 (A). According to the place of emergency, 53% (4,691) of priority 1 (A) cases take place in the apartment, while 46% (4,071) occur in a public place. The average mobilisation time of an EMS team for priority 1 (A) cases for apartments is 1.87 ± 1.27, while for public places it is 1.92 ± 0.78 min. (Mann Whitney U test, p<0.001). The average response time of an EMS team for priority 1 (A) cases for apartments is 11.02 ± 4.27, and for public places it is 6.57 ± 3.78 min. The response time was on average much shorter for calls related to emergencies in public places (Mann Whitney U test, p<0,001). Conclusion. The collected data showed that the Department of Emergency Medicine of the Zagreb County effectively aligns their working processes as well as resources with the needs of the population regarding emergency medical care. Creativity, imagination, and constant time analysis are the determinants of the work of a medical dispatcher.

PA 13-7-2910 EMS quality and safety of ramathibodi emergency medical service team

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaiyaporn Yuksen ◽  
Yuwares Sittichanbuncha ◽  
Ponlawat Kanchayawong ◽  
Jirayoot Patchkrua ◽  
Supassorn Aussavanodom
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Emergency Medical Service Team

scholarly journals Description of Emergency Medical Services, treatment of cardiac arrest patients and cardiac arrest registries in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingvild B. M. Tjelmeland ◽  
◽  
Siobhan Masterson ◽  
Johan Herlitz ◽  
Jan Wnent ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background Variation in the incidence, survival rate and factors associated with survival after cardiac arrest in Europe is reported. Some studies have tried to fill the knowledge gap regarding the epidemiology of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Europe but were unable to identify reasons for the reported differences. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe European Emergency Medical Systems, particularly from the perspective of country and ambulance service characteristics, cardiac arrest identification, dispatch, treatment, and monitoring. Methods An online questionnaire with 51 questions about ambulance and dispatch characteristics, on-scene management of cardiac arrest and the availability and dataset in cardiac arrest registries, was sent to all national coordinators who participated in the European Registry of Cardiac Arrest studies. In addition, individual invitations were sent to the remaining European countries. Results Participants from 28 European countries responded to the questionnaire. Results were combined with official information on population density. Overall, the number of Emergency Medical Service missions, level of training of personnel, availability of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and the involvement of first responders varied across and within countries. There were similarities in team training, availability of key resuscitation equipment and permission for ongoing performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during transported. The quality of reporting to cardiac arrest registries varied, as well as the data availability in the registries. Conclusions Throughout Europe there are important differences in Emergency Medical Service systems and the response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Explaining these differences is complicated due to significant variation in how variables are reported to and used in registries.

Administration of CroFab Antivenom by a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Team

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 371-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. Steuerwald ◽  
Season R.K. Gabbard ◽  
Gillian A. Beauchamp ◽  
Matthew K. Riddle ◽  
Edward J. Otten
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Emergency Medical Service Team

scholarly journals Description of Emergency Medical Services, treatment of cardiac arrest patients and cardiac arrest registries in Europe

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingvild Beathe Myrhaugen Tjelmeland ◽  
Siobhan Masterson ◽  
Johan Herlitz ◽  
Jan Wnent ◽  
Leo Bossaert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Background: Variation in the incidence, survival rate and factors associated with survival after cardiac arrest in Europe is reported. Some studies have tried to fill the knowledge gap regarding the epidemiology of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Europe but were unable to identify reasons for the reported differences. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe European Emergency Medical Systems, particularly from the perspective of country and ambulance service characteristics, cardiac arrest identification, dispatch, treatment, and monitoring.Methods: An online questionnaire with 51 questions about ambulance and dispatch characteristics, on-scene management of cardiac arrest and the availability and dataset in cardiac arrest registries, was sent to all national coordinators who participated in the European Registry of Cardiac Arrest studies. In addition, individual invitations were sent to the remaining European countries.Results: Participants from 28 European countries responded to the questionnaire. Results were combined with official information on population density. Overall, the number of Emergency Medical Service missions, level of training of personnel, availability of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services and the involvement of first responders varied across and within countries. There were similarities in team training, availability of key resuscitation equipment and permission for ongoing performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during transported. The quality of reporting to cardiac arrest registries varied, as well as the data availability in the registries.Conclusions: Throughout Europe there are important differences in Emergency Medical Service systems and the response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Explaining these differences is complicated due to significant variation in how variables are reported to and used in registries.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 among emergency medical service workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (11) ◽  
pp. 1553-1559
Author(s):  
Asli Vatan ◽  
Ertuğrul Güçlü ◽  
Aziz Öğütlü ◽  
Fulya Aktan Kibar ◽  
Oğuz Karabay
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Emergency Medical

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Good knowledge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers is essential for keeping health systems active and controlling the outbreak. We aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employees who fight COVID-19 at the forefront. METHODS: A total of 400 EMS workers (doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and ambulance drivers) were included in this study. Knowledge, attitude, and preventive behaviors for COVID-19 were evaluated using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 275 EMS workers participated in the study with a response rate of 68.8%. The respondents reported that their highest common sources of knowledge about COVID-19 were social media and television (n=240, 88%). Overall, > 96% of the participants had adequate knowledge about the transmission routes of COVID-19. Among the respondents, 36% of them were unaware of the correct hand washing or scrubbing technique. In addition, 78% of the participants had poor knowledge about floor and surface disinfection. The majority of the participants exhibited inaccurate attitudes toward the use of personal preventive equipment. More than half of EMS workers (52%) agreed that a surgical mask is not enough during the procedures that do not generate aerosol. Moreover, a significant proportion of the participants (66%) perceived that a N95 mask is required. CONCLUSIONS: As a consequence, although emergency workers have sufficient basic knowledge about COVID-19, there is a need for postgraduate training in many subjects.

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