Analysis of ambulance team performance in the Russian Federation shows a growth in general-purpose teams, highlighting trends in staffing and care provided.
Key Points
The number of general-purpose ambulance teams increased by 17.3% from 2010 to 2023.
Teams staffed with physicians decreased by 20.1%, while paramedic-staffed teams saw a 31.6% rise.
A significant reduction in performance was noted, especially in pediatric care, which saw an 80.9% decrease.
Overall, the daily workload for general-purpose teams averaged 9.8 ambulance calls, reflecting a 19.3% decline.