Utilisation of prehospital emergency medical services for hyperglycaemia: A community-based observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study examines prehospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) utilisation and patterns of demand for hyperglycaemia management, including characteristics of individuals and factors related to hospital transport.

Materials and methods

A state-wide, community-based observational study of all patients requiring prehospital EMS for hyperglycaemia during a 7 year study period (Jan 2009-Dec 2015) using electronic data from the Ambulance Victoria data warehouse was conducted. Pre-specified variables related to patient demographics, comorbidities, examination findings, paramedic treatment and transport outcomes were obtained. Logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with transport to hospital.

Results

There were 11,417 cases of hyperglycaemia attended

SUBMITTER: Villani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5542592 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature