Volume : 10, Issue : 11, November – 2023
Title:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTS) ROLES AND SAFETY AT THE SCENE
Authors :
Mohammed Ali Alghamdi, Zaher Ahmed Alghamdi,Sami Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Ayman Waslullah Wasel Alsolami , Majdi Abd Alhamad Alnomani, Fahad Mohammed Aladwani, Mohammed Ali Alshaike, Bandar Ali Algamdi, Ahmed Obaid Alsharif, Emad Salem Algamdi
Abstract :
Prehospital ambulance services are crucial components of emergency medical systems. Ambulance service paramedics promptly attend to requests for assistance from individuals who perceive a need for immediate medical evaluation, on-site treatment, and/or conveyance to a medical facility. EMTs have a crucial role in the care and treatment of emergency patients and their health outcomes. Understanding the clinical reasoning pattern in prehospital operations is crucial for developing an accurate clinical decision-making process in this population. Hence, the objective of this study was to elucidate the clinical functions of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and assess their level of safety at the incident site.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in Mohammed Ali Alghamdi et al, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTS) Roles And Safety At The Scene, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2023; 10 (11).
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