Knowledge, attitude, and clinical skill of emergency medical technicians from Tehran emergency center in trauma exposure

The Knowledge of Emergency Medical Technicians of Prehospital Care Intensity Index of Spinal Cord Trauma in Ilam, Iran

Background: The knowledge of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) plays a crucial role in the prognosis of traumatic patients. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of pre-hospital care intensity index of spinal cord trauma amongst EMTs in Ilam, Iran.  Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on 98 EMTs based on census sampling method. Data were collected using a research...

Evaluation of Clinical Skills of Emergency Medical Technicians in Jahrom in Caring for Trauma Patients, 2018, (Iran)

Background and Objectives: Today, trauma is a major cause of disability and mortality throughout the world. Since pre-hospital care is the first line of trauma care, thus, proper and desirable care can reduce traumatic injuries. The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the clinical skills of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Jahrom city in the care of trauma patient.   ...

Factors Predicting Death Depression of Emergency Medical Technicians in Iran

Background: Psychological problems such as death depression can have adverse effects on Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) including reduced quality of medical services, job dissatisfaction, feelings of incompetence, depression, and reduced job values. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors predicting death depression of EMTs in Iran. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectiona...

Emergency Medical Technicians’ Ethical ‎Challenges in the Pre-hospital Emergency ‎Services: A Review Article

Introduction: Due to the complexity, stressfulness, and the nature of the threatening situations of pre-hospital activities, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) face many ethical challenges in making decisions and providing quick and accurate care to patients. The present study aimed to investigate the ethical challenges among pre-hospital actions. Methodology: To review all published studies,...

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.