Multidisciplinary Management of Airway Emergencies: Integrating the Roles of EMTs, Dentists, and Respiratory Therapists in a Tertiary Hospital Setting

Authors: Norah S. Algahtani, Feras K. Melebari, Ranya F. Arab, Mohammed AlJohani, Hassan Alshehri, Najwa J. Alshammari, Ghalib M. alanazi, Turki F. Alotaibi, Hani M. Alenezi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13986466

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8nz7f

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Airway emergencies require rapid, coordinated responses from multidisciplinary teams to prevent life-threatening complications. This qualitative study, conducted at a tertiary hospital, explored the roles of emergency medical technicians (EMTs), dentists, and respiratory therapists in managing airway emergencies, focusing on the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration. Semi-structured interviews with 15 healthcare professionals were analyzed thematically, revealing the distinct contributions of each profession, including EMTs’ initial stabilization, dentists’ management of trauma-related airway obstruction, and respiratory therapists’ ventilation support. The findings underscore the importance of communication, role clarity, and teamwork in improving patient outcomes during airway emergencies.

Keywords: Airway Emergencies, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Emts, Dentists, Respiratory Therapists, Trauma, Patient Outcomes, Tertiary Hospital

Paper Id: 231412

Published On: 2018-01-12

Published In: Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2018

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