Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024

Title:

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATIENT TRANSPORT TIMES AND OUTCOMES IN PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Authors :

Hussain Abdulmalik Alsabban,Ali Abdulrahman Almaghaslah, Nawaf Abdulrahman Sulaiman, Meshari Mohammed Alqahtani, Mohammed Hanin Absi, Mohammed Abdullah Al-Dosry, Mohammed Ali Alnaji, Thurayyan Aedh Almutairi, Nawaf Mesfer Alotaibi, Majed Mohammad Alqahtani

Abstract :

This systematic review examines the relationship between patient transport times and outcomes in prehospital emergency care, focusing on Emergency Air Medical Transport (EAMT). The findings reveal that reduced transport times significantly enhance survival rates, particularly among trauma patients. EAMT facilitates quicker access to specialized medical care and allows for advanced prehospital interventions, which are critical for stabilizing critically injured individuals. The review underscores the importance of organized trauma systems and efficient Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols in optimizing patient outcomes. Ongoing research is necessary to address regional variations in protocols and the economic implications of air transport, ensuring equitable emergency care for all patients.
Keywords: Emergency Air Medical Transport, Patient Outcomes, Transport Times, Trauma Systems, Emergency Medical Services

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Hussain Abdulmalik Alsabban et al., The Relationship Between Patient Transport Times And Outcomes In Prehospital Emergency Care: A Review Of The Literature.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).

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