Preparedness of Finnish Emergency Medical Services for Chemical Emergencies.

摘要: Introduction The preparedness level of Finnish Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for treating chemical emergencies is unknown. aim this study was to survey the EMS systems managing and handling mass-casualty incidents in prehospital phase Finland. Hypothesis hypothesis that university hospital districts would have better clinical capability treat patients than central terms number treated field within one hour after dispatching as well transported or two hours dispatching. METHODS: This cross-sectional conducted a Webropol (Wuppertal, Germany) survey. All (n=20) continental Finland were asked about their transporting chemically affected field. Their decontamination also inquired. RESULTS: University district-based had at least 20% absolute capacity hospital-based concerning all treatments inquired about, except non-invasive ventilation (NIV)/continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment Overall, there good accident with supplemental oxygen, bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids. Preparedness providing antidote therapy cases cyanide gas exposure was, general, low. variation among remarkable. Only nine 15 district mobile unit available, whereas four five one. CONCLUSION: needs be improved, especially therapy. Mobile units should available districts. Jama TJ , Kuisma MJ. emergencies. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(4):1-5. Language: en