Table 3 Characteristics of EMS Providers Responding to Quantitative Survey of Comfort with Caring for Pediatric Patients (N = 136)
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Highest Level of Training | ||
Paramedic | 110 | 80.9% |
EMT | 24 | 17.7% |
Other | 2 | 1.5% |
Years of Experience | ||
< 2 | 19 | 14.0% |
2 to 5 | 40 | 29.4% |
6 to 10 | 35 | 25.7% |
11 to 15 | 18 | 13.2% |
> 15 | 24 | 17.7% |
Self-Estimated Pediatric Encounters per Month | ||
0 to 2 / month | 77 | 56.6% |
3 to 5 /month | 48 | 35.3% |
6 to 10 / month | 8 | 5.9% |
11 to 20 / month | 3 | 2.2% |
> 20 /month | 0 | 0% |