Studies have shown that adherence to prehospital treatment guidelines, for patients with non-traumatic chest pain is incomplete and that there is a gender difference in treatment provided.
The aim of this study was to examine adherence to guidelines in a nurse-led ambulance system in southern Sweden.
Retrospective cohort study, including 862 medical records was reviewed. Data relevant to treatment guidelines was obtained e.g. the provision of oxygen, acetylsalicylic acid, glycerin trinitrate, electrocardiogram recorded, pain assessment, patient gender and time of day. Results were presented using descriptive statistics and adherence to present guidelines was described as poor (= 20%), fair (21-40%), moderate (41-60%), good (61-80%) and very good (81-100%).
The medical records included 401 women and 461 men. Twenty-three percent of the patients received = 10L/min of oxygen (men vs. women, P