O perfil dos atendimentos do Serviço Móvel de Urgência/SAMU em um município no interior do Maranhão

Abstract

Introduction:The Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) is a public health service that aims to provide emergency health care in cases of urgency and emergency, in public or private places. Created in 2003, SAMU is responsible for providing urgent and emergency pre-hospital care throughout the Brazilian territory, through specialized teams that initiate care with appropriate materials and equipment for the safe and effective transport of patients, with the general objective: identify the service profile of the mobile emergency care service. methodology: The present study is an exploratorydescriptive research with a quantitative approach, this research will be carried out in the urban area of the city of Grajaú-MA, at the SAMU base, not which data collection will be done through the data provided itself based on the Grajaú Mobile Emergency Care Service, through service sheets, facilitating knowledge of the service and its improvement, with the intention of investigating the approach and procedures during emergency care, trauma, treatment outside domicile - TFD. Results and Discussion: In Grajaú-MA, the majority of urgent and emergency care is provided to male patients, representing 56.5% of cases, compared to 43.5% for female patients. This male prevalence may be related to traumatic, clinical conditions or injuries due to external and internal causes, such as traffic accidents or recurring illnesses. SAMU's response time is crucial in these situations, with a quick arrival resulting in greater success in the treatment and stabilization of the patient. In parallel to this, data also shows that clinical conditions are the incidents most attended to by SAMU, highlighting the importance of the service for the Grajauense community. Conclusion: The Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) is crucial for offering emergency medical assistance, saving lives and reducing sequelae. However, it faces challenges such as incorrect filling out of forms and lack of data storage, making studies on the topic necessary. Its evolution is essential to guarantee quality assistance