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A timeliness analysis of emergency services and cardiovascular outcomes in cardiac patients referred through prehospital emergency services between 2020 and 2023: a cross-sectional study in Iran

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Effective time management is crucial for the survival of all patients, particularly those with cardiovascular conditions. This is especially true in the context of pre-hospital emergency services, where prompt intervention can significantly impact outcomes. This study delves into the timeliness of emergency services and the subsequent outcomes for hospitalized cardiovascular patients in EMS center in Fasa University of Medical Sciences, southern Iran. RESULTS: A total of 4972 emergency calls related to cardiac diagnoses were received between 2020 and 2023. The transport time was significantly correlated with age, location of the mission, and type of mission. Of the total, 86 underwent angioplasty within the standard time of less than 90 min, of which 81 were discharged and 5 died. 51 patients underwent angioplasty after more than 90 min, of which 47 were discharged and 4 died. In addition, 124 of these patients experienced cardiopulmonary resuscitation, of which 63 were successful and 61 were unsuccessful.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06922-5

Authors: Mohammad Soleimanian, Mostafa Bijani, Leila Nikrouz, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Kamran Ranjbar, Gholamali Heidari

Institution: Fasa University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790