Volume : 11, Issue : 11, November – 2024
Title:
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF TRENDS AND OUTCOMES
Authors :
Usama Ibrahim Alenazi, Faisal Hameed Alanazi , Meshal Ayed Alenazi, Abdulrahman Faisal Alshammari, Abdullah Mohammed Alanazi
Abstract :
Advancements in technology have significantly transformed emergency medical services (EMS), enhancing their ability to deliver timely, effective care. This comprehensive review explores the integration of key technologies such as telemedicine, automated dispatch systems, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic health records (EHRs), and advanced medical devices within EMS. The findings demonstrate improvements in response times, diagnostic accuracy, and patient outcomes, alongside operational benefits such as streamlined resource allocation and reduced costs. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, training requirements, and ethical concerns regarding data privacy persist. This review highlights the current state of technological adoption in EMS, its impact on patient care, and future directions for further innovation to overcome existing barriers and optimize healthcare delivery.
Keywords: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Telemedicine, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automated Dispatch Systems, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Prehospital Care
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Usama Ibrahim Alenazi et al., Impact Of Technology On Emergency Medical Services: A Comprehensive Review Of Trends And Outcomes..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (11).
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