• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.73-86
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide the basic data for the ergonomic design of first-aid activity space(FAS) for a future ambulance suitable for the performance of 119 EMT. Methods: Questionnaire was filled out by the 124 EMT in 119 centers. The questionnaire consisted of 3 sub factors including the satisfaction and compatibility of the FAS. The satisfaction and compatibility was analyzed based on characteristics of the subjects. Results: The satisfaction rate of the FAS within the ambulance was an average of 2.23, and the compatibility category got an overall average score of 2.26. The lowest ranked criteria in the satisfaction and compatibility factor was the functionality of storage space showing 1.93 and 1.88, respectively. The best position of the paramedic seat was the top side of the patient, near the head, which is suitable for patient assessment and treatment. Conclusion: During patient transportation of 119 EMTs, for efficient work process, a layout design of the FAS should be based on ergonomics that satisfied the performance function.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제28권7호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2023

본 연구는 119구급대원 상사의 변혁적 리더십 및 거래적 리더십이 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여, G도에서 근무하는 119구급대원 247명을 대상으로 설문조사 한 자료를 분석하였다. 다중회귀분석을 통하여, 삶의 만족도에 변혁적 리더십이 유의미한 양의 영향력을 보였으며, 거래적 리더십은 삶의 만족도에 통계적으로 유의미하지 않았다. 연구 결과를 토대로, 119구급대원이 일상생활과 업무현장에서 인식하는 삶의 만족의 중요성을 인식하고 이를 증진시키기 위해 119센터장, 팀장 그리고 현장 선임들의 세심한 배려, 팀원에게 다양한 해결 방법 제시, 미래에 대한 비전 제시 등 변혁적 리더십을 발휘할 수 있는 환경 조성이 필요하다. 그렇게 함으로써 119구급대원의 삶의 만족도가 높아지고, 119구급대원의 잠재적 역량을 발휘할 수 있는 발판이 마련됨으로써 궁극적인 구급현장 응급처치 품질의 향상을 이룰 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.47-58
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of patients who canceled their ED visits and to determine the factors that influence ED cancellation. Methods: Retrospective study that analyzed data from the electronic medical records(EMR) and Prehospital Care Reports(PCRs) of 305 patients who cancelled their appointments at a single emergency medical center over a six-month period from October 12, 2022, to April 12, 2023. Results: ED cancellations were 2.287 times higher if the patient presented to the ambulance after outpatient hours(09:00~17:00) (p=.007), and ED cancellations were 3.712 times higher if the patient presented to the ambulance under the influence of alcohol(p=.011). For patients' symptoms, medical diseases were associated with a 1.965 times increase in cancelled ED visits compared to other modes of transport (p=.005), while mental and chronic diseases were associated with a 67.3% decrease in cancelled ED visits compared to other modes of transport (OR=0.327, CI=[0.130-0.822], p=.018). symptomatic improvement was associated with a 2.482 times increase in presentations to a 119 ambulance compared to delayed waiting time(p=.022). Conclusion: Emergency medical centers should consider improving the legal system, such as increasing emergency medical care fees, to reduce the number of patients who cancel their appointments.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2020

Purpose: This study tests the validity of a standard evaluation tool of ambulance ride practices with new evaluation items and supports its application by 119 preceptors. Methods: We tested the validity of standard evaluation items collected from 19 on-site professionals assessing ambulance ride practices. New evaluation items, 'understanding of emergency rescue equipment' and 'ability to communicate', were added as additional criteria. The modified Delphi technique was used to test the three evaluation areas and ten evaluation items. We used the analytic hierarchy process to analyze the weighting value of the reconstructed evaluation tool model. Results: All three evaluation areas and 10 evaluation items within the standard evaluation tools used for ambulance ride practices corresponded with the consistency index, degree of convergence, and agreement in the modified Delphi panel. Conclusion: These results provide evidence of the consistency and usefulness behind preceptors' use of this standard evaluation tool in ambulance ride practice.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.169-176
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• 2020

본 연구는 이송 중 심장정지 환자에게 가슴압박의 질을 높일 수 있는 방법을 제안하였다. 병원 전 단계에서 심장정지 환자에게 심폐소생술을 제공 할 때 구급차에 고정되어 있는 3점식 벨트를 사용하여 가슴압박의 질을 높일 수 있다. 119구급대원이 가슴압박 방법과 더불어 3점식 고정벨트를 착용한 경우 가슴압박의 질이 더 높아졌다. 또한 구급대원의 위험에 노출될 가능성도 적어졌다. 따라서 이송 중 구급차 안에서 3점식 고정벨트를 착용한 경우 119 구급대원은 안전을 확보할 수 있게 되고 심장정지 환자에게는 고품질의 가슴압박을 제공 할 수 있다.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.199-210
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• 2004

Since the 119 fire department was legally permitted to serve in Emergency Medical Service(EMS)Operation of emergency patients in 1983, 119 EMS operation in general has made a big progress in serving the needs for emergency patients. Currently EMS operation is carried out by 119 EMS unit, private ambulance Co.,etc. But due to the public recognition and volunteers, 119 EMS operation carries the major share of the service. This observation is not surprising in that such a trends occured in Japan 20 years ago. This paper compared the 119 EMS operation conducted by the fire department in Korea with that of Japan in order to draw some inferences from the comparison. The results of the study compared to Japan were as follows: 1. Japan was higher 1.5 times in the number of EMS units per population(100,000), 1.1 times in the number of patient transports per unit. 2. Japan was higher 4.54 times in the number of the 119 EMS personnel per population(100,000), 30.6 times in that per square killometers, 30.6 times per 119 EMS unit, in per ambulance 2.48times. 3. Japan was higher 1.83 times in the number of ambulance per population(100,000), 1.26 times in that per square killo meters. 4. Japan was higher 1.7 times in the number of transport patients per population (100,000), but Korea was higher 2.68 times in the transport patients per EMS personal. 5. Compared to Japan, there was no emergency care related to ALS, for example, such as administering dugs orally and intravenously, interpreting elctrocardiograms, performing endotracheal tube or LMA insertion, using monitors and other complex equipments in Korea.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.152-158
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 한국보건사회연구원과 국민건강보험공단의 한국의료패널 2008-2016년 연간 데이터(Version 1.5)를 이용해 임신, 출산, 산후기 여성의 구급 이송 서비스 이용 특성을 분석하였다. 분석 결과를 요약하면, 첫째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 119 구급차, 민간 구급차 등 구급 이송 서비스 이용률은 12.0%로 전체 구급 이송 서비스 이용률 18.9%보다 상대적으로 낮았다. 둘째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 응급에서 분만이 38.7%로 가장 큰 비중을 차지하였으며, 진통 및 분만의 합병증이 20.0%, 유산된 임신이 17.3% 등의 순으로 나타났다. 셋째, 임신, 출산 및 산후기 여성의 구급 이송 서비스 이용 특성 중 연 평균 가구소득, 응급실 도착 소요시간, 응급실 도착 지연 인식 등에서 구급 이송 서비스의 이용자 집단과 비이용자 집단 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 따라서 저출산과 고령 산모로 인하여 분만 취약지가 늘어날수록 임신, 출산, 산후기 여성을 위한 사회안전망으로서 구급 이송 서비스의 양적 확대와 질적 제고는 더욱 시급한 과제가 될 것이다.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.21-34
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• 2013

Hospitals in Korea are enforcing a quality control over 119Emergency Medical Services to increase the survival rate of Out of Hospital Cardiac arrest patients. This study is to analyze the factors that effect the survival rate of Out of hospital Cardiac arrest patients by comparing the results of before and after the quality control enforcement. Cardiac arrest patients can be assorted into pre-decision group and decision group. The study analyzed the survival factors which was based on the adequate use of 119 BLS and ACLS usage rates, response time of 119EMS, qualification of ambulance worker, number of EMS team members, and adequate use of AED according to ECG diagnosis. The analyzation was done over total 1,233 of Cardiac arrest patients from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 After the enforcement of the quality control, the usage of Vital sign check and BLS showed a big difference. Especially, as the usage of ECG showed a significant difference, Shockable rhythm, which is the most important to Cardiac arrest patients, also showed a significant difference. After the enforcement of quality control, the performance of ACLS showed a significant difference in IV. The study showed 119 ambulance workers provided better service in Vital sign and BLS and ACLS after the enforcement of quality control. It is considered a 119 ambulance service effects the survival rate of Cardiac arrest patients. Therefore, it can increase the survival rate and it is necessary to continue a quality control.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2021

Purpose: Despite the fact that emergency medical centers (ED) are used by emergency patients, more than 50% of non-emergency patients have been reported to be admitted in EDs, of which more than 10% of them used the 119 ambulance. Therefore, this study investigated whether there was a change in the severity of patients visiting EDs during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients who visited the ED through the 119 ambulance in 2019 (13,735) and 2020 (11,015). Patient data were analyzed using the medical information system. Results: There was an increase in non-emergency patients at the emergency departments (KTAS levels 4-5) in 2020 with a rate of 58.0% (6,393), as compared to the 2019 data with a rate of 44.9% (6,169). However, the 2020 median length of stay in the emergency department was 188 minutes (IQR: 0-5,909minutes) (p=.000), which was decreased as compared to the 2019 median length of stay of 231 minutes (IQR: 5-6,211minutes) (p=.003). Conclusion: Providing emergency ambulance guidelines for selecting proper hospitals and educating patients to refrain from using the ED for non-emergency patients should be taken into consideration to prevent overcrowding and construct a more effective emergency medical system (EMS).

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.123-132
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• 2016

본 연구는 새로운 차체를 이용 구급자동차 내부 공간의 디자인 작업에 따른 차량 내부의 구조해석을 수행한 결과로서, 해외 기준 및 디자인된 구급자동차를 바탕으로 3D 설계 작업을 수행하였다. 또한, 차체 및 구급자동차 내부에 대하여 10G의 충격을 가한 후 이에 따른 구조해석 결과를 살펴보았다. 이때 부품의 자중과 구성품의 무게를 고려하여 유럽의 EN 규정에 따라 해석을 수행하였다. 구조해석 결과, 차량 내부의 프레임과 각종 파이프로 구성되어진 핸드레일은 비교적 큰 응력의 하중은 받지 않았으나 내장 판넬과 캐비넷류는 50MPa 이상의 큰 응력을 받는 것으로 해석되었다. 이에 따른 보강 설계를 실시하는 경우에는 두께 및 형상의 수정이 필요하다는 결론을 얻을 수 있었다. 이와 같은 연구 결과를 바탕으로 국내 구급자동차를 이용하는 구급대원 및 차량내부의 환자에게 보다 안전한 차량을 제작하는 기초자료가 될 수 있을 것이라 기대된다.