Role of Emergency Medical Services in Disaster Response: Resource Document for the National Association of EMS Physicians Position Statement

Catlett, Christina L.; Jenkins, J. Lee; Millin, Michael G.

doi:10.3109/10903127.2011.561401

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“…These findings were comparable to previous reports from different studies (Fernandez et An education and training score indicated that 67% of the surveyed EMTs had a high level of education and training, 20% a moderate level and 12% a poor level (Table 3). These findings support previous reports that indicated gaps in education and training regarding MCIs medical management in EMS professionals (Fischer et al, 2008;Catlett et al, 2011).…”

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Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Eldeh

Debacker³

2018

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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Introduction: Egypt has been and continues to be at risk of a multitude of natural and man-made disasters and mass casualty incidents (MCIs). In spite of the essential and integral role of the emergency medical services in MCIs management, there is abundant literature indicating that healthcare providers lack adequate education and training in responding to MCIs. Aim of work: The objectives of the study were to assess the current level of education, training, experience, preparedness and satisfaction with knowledge and training of the Egyptian emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in responding to MCIs. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional and questionnairebased survey that recruited 177 EMTs working within the Egyptian Ambulance Authority. Planning, education and training scores were calculated in order to determine a possible correlation with self-confidence and preparedness in responding to MCIs. Results:The results of the study demonstrated that about one-third of the surveyed EMTs found that they had a high MCIs planning level and about two-thirds had a high MCIs training level. However, about 70% of EMTs had no training regarding terrorism response and about half of them had never participated in MCIs exercises. Both the MCIs training level and the participation in MCIs exercises were correlated with the perception of the EMTs' confidence and preparedness for their role during MCIs response. The surveyed EMTs ranked the administrative obstacles as the most frequent

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confidence: 91%

Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Eldeh

Debacker³

2018

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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“…EMS systems need to be efficient when it comes to plan for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters or disease outbreaks. It is unthinkable what the consequences would be if EMS providers did not commit with their social and ethical responsibilities to do what is expected of them during crisis [29]. Research studies show that healthcare workers are generally -except for nuclear events-least willing to work during epidemics [30].…”

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Responding to natural disasters vs. disease outbreaks: Do emergency medical service providers have different views?

Alwidyan

Trainor

Bissell

2020

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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“…In this regard, appropriate response and short time intervals (response time, scene time and evacuation time) together with adequate care are the most important aims for EMS (7-10). These systems are also the backbone of disaster response and should build such preparedness on their daily activities (11, 12). The impact of time intervals has been discussed in many studies, published during last decades (13-16).…”

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An Overview of Shiraz Emergency Medical Services, Dispatch to Treatment

Peyravi¹,

Örtenwal²,

Djalali³

et al. 2013

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background: Advanced ambulance service (Emergency Medical Services/EMS) is considered to be an integral part of emergency medical care as the first assets responding to emergencies and disasters in the prehospital setting in most developed countries. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current situation of Shiraz's EMS by comparing data obtained during two different time periods. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective analytic and comparative study in which data obtained from Shiraz EMS during two oneyear periods (21st of March 2011 to 20th of March 2012 and 22nd of September 1999 to 21st of September 2000) were compared. Furthermore, these data were also compared with available data from Gothenburg's EMS (2010). Results: Of 84084 missions performed by Shiraz EMS during one year trauma cases were the most common [39282 (46.7%)]. The most common cause of trauma was road traffic accidents (RTA) (27257; 76.5%). Near 56% of all patients were transported to hospitals; some 47% by ambulances and 8.8% by private cars. Around 36.2% of patients received definitive medical treatment at the scene. While there was an increase in response and evacuation times, the number of deaths at scene before ambulance arrival decreased. Conclusions: Although Shiraz's EMS has expanded during last decade and the mortality rate at scene has decreased, the number of RTArelated trauma cases, along with the response and evacuation time, has increased. More than one third of the patients received definitive treatment and could be dismissed directly from the scene. Standardized triage and treatment protocols are needed to improve the EMS activity.

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Role of Emergency Medical Services in Disaster Response: Resource Document for the National Association of EMS Physicians Position Statement

Cited by 48 publications

References 44 publications

Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Assessment of Egyptian Emergency Medical Technicians’ Level of Education and Training in Managing Mass Casualties and Disaster Events

Responding to natural disasters vs. disease outbreaks: Do emergency medical service providers have different views?

An Overview of Shiraz Emergency Medical Services, Dispatch to Treatment

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