From: The accuracy of preliminary diagnoses made by paramedics – a cross-sectional comparative study
Cases by categories (n) | Accuracy of the preliminary diagnoses (%) | Statistical signifigance (p-value)* |
---|---|---|
Cardiovascular emergencies (65) | 71 | 0.001 |
Respiratory emergencies (58) | 57 | 0.358 |
Musculoskeletal injuries (37) | 76 | 0.003 |
Infectious diseases (36) | 31 | 0.029 |
Mental health and drug related (35) | 86 | 0.000 |
Gastrointestinal and endocrinological emergencies (29) | 69 | 0.061 |
Nervous system (29) | 79 | 0.002 |
Soft-tissue injuries (27) | 85 | 0.000 |
Cerebral strokes (21) | 81 | 0.007 |
General deterioration (18) | 67 | 0.238 |
Traumatic brain injuries (13) | 77 | 0.092 |
Nasal or gastrointestinal bleeding (non acute) (10) | 100 | 0.002 |