The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Analysis of direct medical control conducted to 119 emergency medical technicians in an emergency medical information center

119구급대원에게 시행한 일개 응급의료정보센터의 직접의료지도에 관한 분석

  • Seo, Ha-Yan (Daejeon Fire Department, National Emergency Management Center) ;
  • Lee, Kyoung-Youl (Dept. of emergency medical service, Kongju National University)
  • Received : 2012.10.22
  • Accepted : 2012.12.10
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose : The goal of the present study is to provide the basic information to medical control which is the most important improving factor of pre-hospital medical treatment. Method : A total of 749 records of direct medical control were collected from 119 EMTs in emergency medical information center of Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do and Chungcheongbuk-do from March 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011. Results : The 119 EMTs should record the level of qualification of EMT and general patient history taking precisely when they receive direct medical controls. The doctors should take medical controls within the task range of qualification of EMTs. Conclusion : It is necessary to establish the guideline of medical direction and protocol of prehospital emergency care. The quality improvement of pre-hospital emergency services will be possible by the guideline and protocol.

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