Pediatr Emerg Med J.  2017 Dec;4(2):34-37. 10.22470/pemj.2017.00171.

Prehospital transport of critically ill children via 119 emergency medical service providers: problems and improvement plan

• Noh H

• KMID: 2402325
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22470/pemj.2017.00171

Abstract

The number of critically ill children visiting the emergency department has increased. However, the rate of transporting critically ill children via 119 emergency medical service providers ranges from 4.5% to 17.5%, and the prehospital care is insufficient. To improve the transport, first, it is necessary to expand the prehospital care equipment for critically ill children. Second, 119 personnel should be trained regularly with a revised protocol for the prehospital care. Third, the appropriateness of the prehospital care should be evaluated.

Keyword

Child; Critical Illness; Emergency Medical Services; Pediatrics; Transportation

MeSH Terms

Child*
Critical Illness*
Emergencies*
Emergency Medical Services*
Emergency Service, Hospital
Humans
Pediatrics
Transportation