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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2016.20.1.057

Prehospital care status and improvement plan of 119 emergency medical technician to anaphylaxis patients  

Choi, Jang-Hui (Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
Jo, You-Hwan (Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.20, no.1, 2016 , pp. 57-70 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the current state of emergency care for patients with anaphylaxis and to identify problems and areas for improvement in prehospital care. Methods: This study was conducted using 119 emergency running sheets and medical records of 109 patients diagnosed with anaphylaxis. Questionnaires were also given to emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and emergency physicians. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results: Prehospital emergency care included oxygen administration in 64.2%, an intravenous line in 15.6%, and medication injection in 11.0%. The most commonly administered medications were antihistamines in 66.7% and epinephrine in 8.3%. Of EMTs surveyed, 47.0% suggested an epinephrine injection and using direct medical control, while 53.8% of the emergency physicians suggested an epinephrine injection and using indirect medical control. Most emergency physicians 88.8% responded that epinephrine could be administered by EMTs. Conclusion: The data support epinephrine injection of patients with anaphylaxis by EMTs, but a larger sample size of EMTs is required. Education about the treatment of anaphylaxis should be improved for EMTs. The scope of paramedic responsibilities should also be redefined.
Keywords
Anaphylaxis; Emergency medical technician;
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