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[First aid, prehospitalization treatment, performed by non-professionals]
A Troest1, N Larsen, B A Clausen
1Kirurgisk afdeling og anaestesiafdelingen, Centralsygehuset i Slagelse.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|September 17, 1990
Summary
Lay persons provided first-aid in half of acute hospital referrals, with 82% of interventions deemed relevant. This study analyzes first-aid use and suggests improvements for emergency care.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Trauma Care
Context:
- Study conducted in the Casualty Department of Central Hospital, Slagelse.
- Focused on acute referrals over a 48-hour period.
- Investigated both illness and accident-related emergencies.
Purpose:
- To assess the extent of first-aid utilization by lay persons for acute medical conditions and accidents.
- To evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of first-aid interventions performed.
- To identify factors influencing first-aid application and propose enhancements.
Summary:
- First-aid was administered in 50% of the investigated acute referrals.
- First-aid interventions were considered relevant in 82% of cases where applied.
- Analysis of circumstances surrounding first-aid use was performed.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of lay persons in initial emergency care.
- Identifies areas for improving first-aid training and accessibility.
- Informs strategies to enhance pre-hospital emergency response effectiveness.