Table 3.
Attitudes toward sepsis
| Overall (n=255) | First-degree EMT group (n=126) | Non-first-degree EMT group (n=129) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q6. Do you think EMTs can diagnose sepsis in the prehospital setting? | 0.48 | |||
| Yes | 23 (9) | 13 (10) | 10 (8) | |
| No or not sure | 232 (91) | 113 (90) | 119 (92) | |
| Q7. Do you think EMTs should be involved in the management of sepsis in the prehospital setting? | 0.10 | |||
| Yes | 151 (59) | 81 (64) | 70 (54) | |
| No or not sure | 104 (41) | 45 (36) | 59 (46) | |
| Q8. Do you think medical intervention by EMTs in the prehospital setting will improve outcomes for sepsis patients? | 0.81 | |||
| Yes | 160 (63) | 80 (63) | 80 (62) | |
| No or not sure | 95 (37) | 46 (37) | 49 (38) | |
| Q9. Do you think medical intervention by EMTs in the prehospital setting will positively influence the behavior of the medical team in the emergency department? | 0.51 | |||
| Yes | 149 (58) | 71 (56) | 78 (60) | |
| No or not sure | 106 (42) | 55 (44) | 51 (40) | |
| Q10. Are you willing to actively engage in the management of sepsis in the prehospital setting? | < 0.01 | |||
| Yes | 154 (60) | 95 (75) | 59 (46) | |
| No or not sure | 101 (40) | 31 (25) | 70 (54) |
Data are shown as number (%).
EMT, emergency medical technician.