Proposal for a medical emergency, diagnosis and treatment manual for intern doctors

Abstract

A descriptive cross-sectional study, with a qualitative approach, was carried out with the aim of proposing a manual of medical emergencies, diagnosis and treatment, used for consultation and easy to handle. With it, a solution to a scientific problem, existing in the health area, is achieved. It was carried out in the Santa Clara University Polyclinic during the period from September 8 th 2007 to January 12 th 2009 and consists of 14 chapters, plus annexes and a list of the abbreviations used. It was assessed by a group of prestigious specialists who expressed their criteria about it (including the design). Highly significant results were obtained since the average percentage of acceptance per aspects was 99.3 percent (good quality). The methods used were those of a qualitative investigation (diagnostic questionnaire to fifth and sixth year students, semi-structured interview to keys informants and the triangulation of sources) that showed little mastery and preparation on the essential elements for the handling of medical emergencies. The manual was implemented in the Santa Clara University Polyclinic. The surveys indicated a high level of satisfaction among the students. They stated that the manual deals with the principal medical emergencies in a simple, integrated, abridged and attainable form, taking into account the level it was aimed at.

Keywords

• urgencias médicas
• manuales