한국형 응급환자 분류도구를 이용하여 응급구조사가 시행한 중증도 분류의 적절성 연구
Appropriateness of triage by emergency medical technician using the Korean Triage and Acuity Scale
이우성, 이숙희, 장태창, 김균무, 서영우, 고승현,
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이우성 ( Lee Woo-Sung )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
이숙희 ( Lee Suk-Hee )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
장태창 ( Jang Tae-Chang )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
김균무 ( Kim Gyun-Moo )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
서영우 ( Seo Young-Woo )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
고승현 ( Ko Seung-Hyun )
Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
KMID : 0385920200310030323
Abstract
Objective: Appropriate triage in emergency rooms is fundamental. This study assessed the appropriateness of the triage results using the Korean Triage and Acuity Scale (KTAS) by emergency medical technicians (EMT) by comparing an emergency physician and a KTAS instructor.
Method: The medical records of patients who presented to a local emergency room for a month were analyzed retrospectively. This study compared the triage results using KTAS among EMTs, an emergency physician, and a KTAS instructor.
Results: Among 2,248 patients, consistent KTAS codes of 1,453 patients (64.6%) were obtained between the EMTs and emergency physicians. In addition, a KTAS instructor had agreed with the results of EMT for 1,686 patients (75%). The Kappa value to evaluate the agreement between an emergency physician and a KTAS instructor was 0.72 (95% confidence interval, 0.55-0.89).
Conclusion: The results of triage using KTAS by EMT was appropriate because substantial agreement existed between an emergency physician and KTAS instructor. On the other hand, there were some inappropriate results of triage, and it is proposed that the results would be reflected in KTAS provider education programs aimed at EMTs. It is expected that qualified KTAS providers will be produced, and the quality of triage can be controlled and improved.
키워드
Triage; Korean Triage and Acuity Scale; Emergency medical technicians; Appropriateness
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