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Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi

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• Research Article
  Effect of Mass Casualty Training on Prehospital Care Providers in Kuwait
  Author(s): Ahmed Abdullah AlharbiAhmed Abdullah Alharbi
  
  Background: Prehospital providers, both emergency medical technicians and paramedics need appropriate training to deal with major incidents. Despite the fact that Kuwait has experienced many major incidents and located into a politically conflict zone, there is no standardized preparedness training for prehospital care providers to disasters or major incidents. This study aimed to assess the effect of a training intervention in improving the knowledge and awareness of EMTs and paramedics in the Kuwait Emergency Medical Service (KEMS).Methods: Thirty-one participants from different ambulance districts in Kuwait were invited to participate voluntarily in disaster management training at Kuwait EMS Department.Results: The mean score of knowledge was significantly higher immediately after first training program [18.2; standard .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7548.1000365

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