Concept de first responders en Suisse romande: état des lieux et perspectives [Concept of first responders in Western Switzerland: current situation and future perspectives].

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Title
Concept de first responders en Suisse romande: état des lieux et perspectives [Concept of first responders in Western Switzerland: current situation and future perspectives].
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Moser A., Yersin B., Osterwalder J., Carron P.N.
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2013
Volume
9
Number
381
Pages
780-782
Language
french
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Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The notion of "First Responder" (FR) refers to the system of first-aid volunteers who act to initiate the first-aid care before the classical emergency help arrives. In 2011, the French-speaking Switzerland counts 19 groups, divided up between four cantons (Fribourg, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Valais). The geographical distribution of those FR shows the stakes of these peripherical areas, with the accessibility difficulties for the emergency services, and a low demography of ambulances and doctors. The number of interventions carried out by the FR has significantly increased during the last years. The association of a quality formation, an excellent knowledge of the ground and a quick intervention has a positive impact on the survival of the patients with vital emergency or traumatic conditions.
Keywords
Ambulances/statistics & numerical data, Emergency Medical Services/organization & administration, Emergency Medical Services/trends, Emergency Responders/statistics & numerical data, Health Services Accessibility/statistics & numerical data, Humans, Switzerland
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