Kindernotfälle in der Luftrettung – eine epidemiologische Studie zur Versorgung in Österreich

Abstract

Pediatric emergencies in Austrian HEMS show different epidemiological characteristics in alpine, urban and rural operational environments. Because of challenges and infrequency of prehospital pediatric emergencies, HEMS crews need to maintain their skills in pediatric advanced life support and trauma care.

Out‐of‐hospital paediatric emergencies: a prospective, population‐based study

“…Our results, resulting from a population‐based approach to EMS responses, may not be directly comparable to pre‐existing ones. First, many previous studies on childhood OOH emergencies have focused on the use of helicopter emergency medical services, to certain medical conditions or patient data have been derived retrospectively from referral hospitals . These studies do not offer epidemiologic knowledge, as they are likely to include significant selection bias (e.g.…”

“…The lack of accurate epidemiologic knowledge on paediatric OOH emergencies may lead to inadequate training and responses among emergency medical (EM) personnel. Several studies have reported that EM personnel consider paediatric OOH emergencies challenging and are uncertain about their own performance. Routine for paediatric procedures is difficult to achieve and maintain, even in units specialized in OOH advanced life support measures …”

“…Approximately 10% of OOH emergencies involve children . Pre‐existing studies have shown interesting characteristics in paediatric OOH emergencies.…”

HEMS in Alpine Rescue for Pediatric Emergencies

“…Duty hours differ day by day between dawn and nightfall. 8 With 15 emergency helicopter bases during the winter season, Tyrol offers the highest density of HEMS in Europe. 9…”

“…Emergency techniques adjusted to the specific requirements of HEMS in the mountainous regions are important. 8 The objective of this study was to describe the pediatric emergencies encountered by the Christophorus-1 HEMS during a period of 2 years.…”