Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events
| Autor: | William F. Bond, Claude Thibeault, Eric Chatfield, Courtney J. Cook, Raymond E. Bertino, Joshua Timpe, Marc D Squillante, Paulo M. Alves, Bradley McCay |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Male
Volunteers medicine.medical_specialty Medical staff Cross-sectional study Good Samaritan law 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology Electronic mail 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Physicians Surveys and Questionnaires Health care Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Volunteer Emergency Treatment Response rate (survey) business.industry General Medicine Cross-Sectional Studies Family medicine Female Rural area business Aviation |
| Zdroj: | Aerospace medicine and human performance. 88(9) |
| ISSN: | 2375-6314 |
| Popis: | BACKGROUND Airline carriers have equipment, procedures, and protocols in place to handle in-flight medical events (IFMEs). Community physicians may be asked for aid during IFMEs. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events surveyed self-assessed awareness and knowledge, perceived barriers, and suggestions for improving responses to IFMEs. METHODS We composed a survey regarding clinicians' self-assessed understanding of in-flight resources, procedures, flight environmental issues, and Good Samaritan protections. The survey was distributed primarily via electronic mail to medical staff list serves to a total of approximately 1300 physicians representing 2 health networks that serve urban, suburban, and rural areas in both inpatient and outpatient settings. RESULTS Total number of responses was 418. Physician response rate was 29.2% (379/1300). In 3% (39/1300), the responder either failed to indicate their background or was another type of health care professional (e.g., dentist, medical student, physician assistant). Of the physicians, 37.5% (142/379) were primary care and 42% (177/418) of responders reported at least one experience of being asked to volunteer. When asked how well they understand the protocols with which medical events are handled, 64% (262/412) responded "not at all" and 23% (94/412) reported "a little" knowledge. Only 56% (223/397) answered that 75% or more of U.S. flights have ground medical support available. There were 73% (298/411) who believed airlines were required to have medical supplies, but 54% (222/410) reported no knowledge of supplies available. A total of 69% (279/403) believed or were sure that the U.S. has a Good Samaritan law that applies to IFMEs. DISCUSSION Many physicians lack basic knowledge about IFMEs. Responders may assist more effectively if better informed about protocols and the availability of ground medical support. Education and timely information support are recommended.Chatfield E, Bond WF, McCay B, Thibeault C, Alves PM, Squillante M, Timpe J, Cook CJ, Bertino RE. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(9):876-879. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|