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(A276) Improving Emergency Medical Care in Nigeria - The Ubth Emt-Paramedic Training Programme
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 May 2011
Abstract
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Background
Trauma is the leading cause of death in the age group 15–44 years in Nigeria. The burden of trauma has continued to increase in the subregion. It is estimated that a significant proportion of trauma deaths occur prehospital. The role of the EMT-Paramedics in trauma and emergency care is well established. However the profession has been absent in the West African subregion. There was no training centre for EMT Paramedic professionals until the UBTH established one in 2008.
Objective
To review the UBTH EMT-Paramedic training programme and the implications for trauma and emergency care.
Method
The programme onset, implementation and challenges so far is reviewed in detail with illustrations.
Conclusion
The injection of the EMT-Paramedic professionals into our health system will surely improve our emergency care. The support of the Government at all levels as well support for the training from all Medical professionals is urgently neede.
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- Abstracts of Scientific and Invited Papers 17th World Congress for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
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- Copyright © World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2011
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