Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024

Title:

REDUCING MORTALITY IN TIME-CRITICAL EMERGENCIES: THE ROLE OF ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN AMBULANCE SERVICES

Authors :

Masoud Abdullah Marrit Al-Yami, Ali Mahdi Ali Lasloum, Ali Nasser Mohammed Al Bahri, Misfer Saleh Muidh Al Quraish, Ahmed Rashid Ali Al Daghman Al-Zaqli, Saleh Saeed Salem Al Dhaiba, Naji Khrai Mubarak Al Dhaiban, Mohammed Samaan Faleh Al Amer

Abstract :

Time-critical emergencies, such as cardiac arrests, strokes, and severe trauma, demand immediate and effective medical intervention to improve patient survival rates. Advanced Life Support (ALS) provided by ambulance services plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the onset of an emergency and hospital care. This systematic review examines the impact of ALS on reducing mortality in pre-hospital settings, synthesizing evidence from recent studies to evaluate its effectiveness. Findings indicate that ALS interventions, including airway management, defibrillation, and advanced drug administration, significantly enhance survival rates and patient outcomes when delivered promptly and efficiently. However, challenges such as disparities in resource allocation, training inadequacies, and systemic barriers persist, particularly in low-resource settings. The review underscores the need for strategic improvements in ALS protocols, enhanced paramedic training, and integrated emergency systems to maximize the life-saving potential of ALS in ambulance services.
Keywords: Advanced Life Support, ambulance services, pre-hospital care, emergency medicine, time-critical emergencies, mortality reduction, patient outcomes, paramedic training, healthcare systems, pre-hospital interventions.

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Please cite this article in press Masoud Abdullah Marrit Al-Yami et al., Reducing Mortality In Time-Critical Emergencies: The Role Of Advanced Life Support In Ambulance Services..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).

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