Emergencias
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To identify factors that affect prehospital time (PHT) for patients with stroke. ⋯ PHT is affected by factors inherent to patients and the setting for the event. Educational strategies should be developed to address relevant factors, especially regarding the importance of recognizing the onset of a stroke and calling the EMS immediately.
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Observational Study
Advanced airway management: a descriptive analysis of complications and factors associated with first-attempt intubation failure in prehospital emergency care.
To analyze the characteristics of prehospital emergency airway management, including complications; to explore predictors of first-attempt failure of orotracheal intubation. ⋯ Orotracheal intubation is generally accomplished on the first attempt. Factors associated with first-attempt failure can facilitate tailored approaches to upper airway management.