Volume : 11, Issue : 10, October – 2024
Title:
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF PREHOSPITAL CARE PROTOCOLS ON PATIENT OUTCOMES IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Authors :
Khalid Mohammed Almutairi , Abdulhadi Naiyd Almutairi, Mohammed Marzouq Almutairi, Hussien Mohssen Almotairi , Faisal Lafi Al-Mutairi, Sultan Turky Almahlake, Abdulmajeed Mohammed Almutairi
Abstract :
This systematic review examines the impact of prehospital care protocols on patient outcomes within emergency medical services (EMS). By collating data from various studies, the review assesses the effectiveness of these protocols in improving clinical outcomes across different emergency scenarios. The methodologies of selected studies include randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and retrospective analyses, covering a broad range of emergency conditions. The findings demonstrate that well-implemented prehospital care protocols significantly enhance patient survival rates, reduce complications, and improve the overall quality of care. Challenges such as inconsistencies in protocol application and differences in training levels among EMS personnel are identified as barriers to maximizing the effectiveness of these protocols. This review highlights the crucial role of standardized prehospital interventions in EMS and underscores the need for ongoing research to refine these protocols and training programs to adapt to evolving medical practices and technologies.
Keywords Prehospital Care Protocols, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Effectiveness, EMS Training, Protocol Standardization, Emergency Care, Systematic Review, Healthcare Quality, Survival Rates
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Khalid Mohammed Almutairi et al., Evaluating The Impact Of Prehospital Care Protocols On Patient Outcomes In Emergency Medical Services..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (10).
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