Michel Paul Johan Teuben, Nikolaus Löhr, Alba Shehu, Till Berk, Kai Oliver Jensen, Ester Mikova, Martin Brüesch, Stephan Müller, Roman Pfeifer, Ladislav Mica, Hans Christoph Pape, Kai Sprengel
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to determine the impact that PHTLS® course participation had on self-confidence of emergency personnel, regarding the pre-hospital treatment of patients who had suffered severe trauma. Furthermore, the goal was to determine the impact of specific medical profession, work experience and prior course participation had on the benefits of PHTLS® training. METHODS: A structured questionnaire study was performed. Healthcare providers from local emergency services involved in pre-hospital care in the metropolitan area of Zurich (Switzerland, Europe) who completed a PHTLS® course were included...
2024: Frontiers in Medicine