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Al-Rajeh, Hatun Fahad, Alshehri, Faisal F., Alhaqbani, Rayyan M., Almalki, Alwaleed S., Barakah, Nora B., Albaqami, Nuha M., Alhasoun, Saud A., Alafandi, Fawaz, Nawab, Azzam |
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Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine; 2024, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p128-133, 6p |
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Objective: This study sought to determine the perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) about pre-hospital airway management (AM) and their experiences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among health workers at the emergency department of King Fahad Medical City in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh City. This study targeted physicians, nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, training, and experiences in AM and a five-item questionnaire to measure the perception of HCWs about AM. Results: Of the 100 HCWs, 39% were doctors and 37% were nurses. Approximately 23% had a poor experience with intubation (ETI). Traumatic injuries were the major difficulties involving AM (44%). The overall perception of HCWs about prehospital AM was good (68%), 31% were moderate, and only 1% were considered poor perception levels. No significant differences were observed between perception scores in relation to the demographic characteristics and experiences of HCWs in AM (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: Despite HCWs' good perception of prehospital AM, some gaps have been identified mainly through ETI skills and experiences. This study provided evidence that perception toward prehospital AM was not affected by profession, years of experience, regular practice of ETI, and AM. Regular training should be implemented, with equipment and resources should be available to improve AM and patient quality of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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