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http://dx.doi.org/10.22537/jksct.2021.19.2.110

A satisfaction survey of toxicological laboratory: Survey of regional and local emergency medical centers  

Son, Dong Woo (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
Kang, Ji Hun (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
Kim, Yang Weon (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
Park, Chul Ho (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
Yoon, Yoo Sang (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
Ji, Jae Gu (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology / v.19, no.2, 2021 , pp. 110-126 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find out the current status of toxicology laboratory operated by six locations nationwide and to investigate the satisfaction of emergency medical professionals who working at local and regional emergency medical centers. Methods: This survey was conducted prospective. It was conducted on 665 emergency medical professionals working at regional and regional emergency medical centers across the South Korea. Among them, the analysis was conducted with data that 510 emergency medical professionals who respond to this survey. The questionnaire was conducted on an online basis for a month. To ensure statistical significance, consider a dropout rate of 10% based on a minimum response recovery rate of 70%. 506 people were selected for the survey. Results: According to a survey on the status of addiction analysis room usage, the average monthly usage of addiction test rooms among respondents were 406 cases.71.0 cases (17.4%) of toxicology laboratory in Seoul and 71 cases (17.4%) in Gwangju. 32 cases (7.8%), 118 cases (29.0%) requested by toxicology laboratory in Busan, and the toxicology laboratory in Daegu. Eighty two cases (20.1%), Daejeon area 25 cases (6.1%), Wonju area toxicology laboratory was 78 (19.6%). According to a survey on the satisfaction of the addiction analysis room,Seoul (4.9±2.71) and Gwangju (4.8±2.52) showed high satisfaction. Conclusion: Due to the limited operation time of the four addiction analysis rooms currently in operation, the satisfaction level of addiction analysis by emergency medical professionals in the area is low due to the delay until the result is notified.
Keywords
Toxicology; Poisoning; Emergency medicine; Satisfaction; Laboratory;
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