Ambulance Transport Intervals for Children and Adults With Anaphylaxis: A Retrospective Analysis
While no significant difference was observed in the total transport interval between children and adults, pediatric patients experienced longer travel times. Enhancing pediatric transport logistics, such as expanding access to pediatric-capable facilities or revising Emergency Medical Services triage and destination protocols, may help reduce this delay.
Authors
- Marina Minami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4651-5061)
- Mikiya Fujieda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8975-0400)
- Kingo Nishiyama
- Shinya Takeuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9037-9816)
- Taku Oishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0191-2365)
- Akihiko Takeuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4071-5620)
Institutions
- Kochi Medical School Hospital (JP)
- Kōchi University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-07-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.87819
- Primary Topic
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00