The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Evaluation of patient transportation and response intervals among emergency medical squads

구급대 환자이송과 반응시간의 평가

  • Park, Sang-Kyu (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Gachon University) ;
  • Uhm, Tai-Hwan (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Eulji University)
  • 박상규 (가천대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 엄태환 (을지대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2018.10.02
  • Accepted : 2018.12.16
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to present evidence for quality management based on analysis of patient transportation and response intervals among emergency medical squads. Methods: The chi-square test was used to determine whether mental status and patient assessment affected direct medical control and hospital destination. One way analysis of variance was used to compare response intervals depending on mental status and patient assessment using data drawn from 1172 prehospital care reports. Results: There was a statistically significant relationship between mental status and direct medical control (p<.001); there was a statistically significant relationship between patient assessment and hospital destination (p=.011). However, there was no statistically significant relationship between mental status and hospital destination. The interval from arrival at the patient's side to departure from the scene showed a statistically significant difference (p<.001, p<.001), however, it took the longest time (16.8 minutes) in unresponsive patients. It showed a statistically significant difference (p<.001) in the interval from arrival at patient's side to departure from the scene depending on patient assessment; however, it took the longest time (9.6 minutes) in emergency patients. Conclusion: There was call for direct medical control based on patient assessment; however, patient transportation and response intervals were not appropriate.

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