BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge of hospital nurses and emergency medical personnel in Kermanshah, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 330 hospital nurses and 159 emergency medical personnel working in educational hospitals and emergency medical centers in Kermanshah. Data were col...

conclusions different factors affect resiliency improvements in medical emergency staff and consequently the quality of pre-hospital burn care. this study showed that various factors such as scene security/safety, effective decision making, self-efficacy and religious support are effective in the improvement of resiliency and the quality of pre-hospital emergency care. results by analyzing 456 ...

Medical science achievements, effective diagnostic, resuscitative, and intensive care techniques put into practice as well as a number of organizational measures have contributed to the advancement in the level of emergency medical care for the population. Currently, emergency medical services (EMS) systems have acquired a great deal of modern techniques and means for delivering medical care in...

BACKGROUND Family physicians provide care in emergency departments, especially in rural areas; however, no published data describe how they perceive their preparation for emergency practice. We surveyed graduates of Colorado family practice residencies concerning their emergency medicine practice, their comfort working in emergency departments, and their perceived preparation for practicing eme...