Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
CRITICAL INTERVENTIONS IN ISOLATION: PARAMEDIC-LED CARE FOR SEVERE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES
Authors :
Khalil Ibrahim Hassan Alahmad , Mustafa Nasser Al-Hamad Al-Helou, Abdullah Ali Alabd, Bassam Shaem Alhumaidi Alanazi, Mubarak Dhaifallah Alsharari, Aoon Abdullah ALhejji , Khalid Hussain Alsulaiman , Ahmed Mamdouh wadi Alanazi
Abstract :
Traffic accidents in remote and rural areas present unique pre-hospital challenges due to delayed response times, limited medical infrastructure, and extended transport distances. Paramedics often serve as the sole line of advanced care in these isolated environments, making their role crucial in preventing mortality and mitigating complications. This review explores the multifaceted responsibilities of paramedics in managing critical trauma cases in rural and remote settings, emphasizing trauma assessment, airway management, hemorrhage control, immobilization, and telemedicine-supported decision-making. It also investigates logistical and environmental barriers, the integration of advanced life support (ALS) protocols, and technological innovations that enhance patient outcomes. Evidence from international and regional studies highlights the vital importance of continuous training, equipment optimization, and interagency coordination. The paper concludes with recommendations for strengthening paramedic readiness, leveraging telehealth, and implementing community-based trauma response systems in underserved regions.
Keywords: Paramedics, Remote areas, Traffic accidents, Pre-hospital trauma care, Rural emergency medicine, Telemedicine, Critical care.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Khalil Ibrahim Hassan Alahmad et al., Critical Interventions In Isolation: Paramedic-Led Care For Severe Traffic Accidents In Rural And Remote Communities, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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