Evaluating the views of paramedics cardiologists emergency department physicians and nurses on advanced prehospital management of acute ST elevation myocardial infarction

摘要

BACKGROUND:Although advanced prehospital management (PHM) in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) reduces reperfusion delay and improves patient outcomes, its use in North America remains uncommon. Understanding perceived barriers to and facilitators of PHM implementation may support the expansion of programs, with associated patient benefit.