Article
Are health care facilities in rural Newfoundland and Labrador prepared to handle cardiovascular emergencies?
Les établissements de santé ruraux à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador sont-ils prêts à gérer les urgences cardiovasculaires?
Spring 1997
Volume 2 - Issue 2
Shaun Marshall
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–25
Content Summary
This article assesses the preparedness of rural healthcare facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador for cardiovascular emergencies. It reveals gaps in equipment and training, highlighting the need for improved resources and staff training in advanced cardiac life support. The study calls for strategic enhancements to ensure effective emergency care in rural areas.
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Rural medicineMedical educationPrimary careMedical residency