Volume : 12, Issue : 09, September – 2025
Title:
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS: EVIDENCE-BASED INSIGHTS INTO PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE
Authors :
Mohammad Dhaher Aqeel Alanazi, Abdullah Suwayyid R Alanazi ,Faisal Farhan Thiyab Alanazi, Abdulaziz Saleh O Alanazi, Faisal Munays Dh Alanazi, Abdulrahman Fadhel Sabr Alanazi, Abdullah Salem Alanazi , Dhari Saeed Maazil Aldhafeeri
Abstract :
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a critical role in bridging the gap between the site of medical emergencies and definitive hospital care. Their rapid interventions, decision-making skills, and adherence to evidence-based protocols are vital for improving survival rates and patient outcomes. This review aims to synthesize evidence-based insights into the impact of EMTs across multiple domains, including trauma management, cardiac emergencies, stroke care, disaster response, and public health emergencies. By analyzing peer-reviewed literature and global case studies, the article highlights EMTs’ contributions to mortality reduction, time-sensitive interventions, patient stabilization, and healthcare system efficiency. Moreover, it examines challenges such as training disparities, resource limitations, and occupational stress, while exploring innovations in telemedicine integration, simulation-based training, and interprofessional collaboration. Findings suggest that EMTs not only improve clinical outcomes but also enhance system resilience by expanding the reach of healthcare services to underserved and remote populations. The review underscores the need for standardized training, continuous professional development, and policy support to maximize EMTs’ effectiveness in pre-hospital care.
Keywords: Emergency Medical Technicians, pre-hospital care, trauma, survival outcomes, healthcare systems, evidence-based practice
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Mohammad Dhaher Aqeel Alanazi et al., Assessing The Impact Of Emergency Medical Technicians: Evidence-Based Insights Into Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(09).
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