The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Infection management for emergency rescue equipment

119 구급대의 구급장비 감염 관리와 실태조사

  • Park, So-Mi (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Jeonju Kijeon College) ;
  • Lee, Hyo-Ju (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gyeongbuk Provincial College) ;
  • Choi, Jang-Hui (National Fire Research Laboratory, National Fire Service Academy) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Ho (119 EMS Team, Paju Fire Station)
  • 박소미 (전주기전대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 이효주 (경북도립대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 최장희 (중앙소방학교 소방과학연구실) ;
  • 김종호 (파주소방서 119 구급대)
  • Received : 2017.03.06
  • Accepted : 2017.04.17
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the use of infection management and the frequency of emergency equipment sterilization by emergency rescue crews to provide basic guidelines and suggestions for infection control. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 160 emergency medical technician rescue crews in J area from May 7 to May 22 in 2015. The questionnaire consisted of 95 items, including the general characteristics of the subjects (8 items), the use of emergency equipment (33 items), the frequency of facility sterilization (33 items), infection control (12 items), vaccination (4 items), and the use of personal protective equipment (5 items). Results: In all, 97.3% of respondents were aware of the "Guidelines of Infection management for Rescue Operators' and 90.9% received training on infection control. A total of 72.7% and 47.3% of rescue centers were equipped with disinfection facilities and laundry rooms, respectively. The average frequency of sterilization was $3.17{\pm}0.75$, which significantly differed for teams with more clinical experience (p=.050) and teams with three members (p=.030). The average score for individual protective equipment supplies was $1.95{\pm}0.66$. Conclusion: For proper infection management of emergency equipment, our results suggest that the number of crew members should be increased for each ambulance, protective equipment and rescue products should be supplied, and the number of facilities for sterilization and laundry at rescue centers should be doubled.

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