Assessment of ambulance service in Assiut governorate

This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the ambulance [rescue] service in Assiut Governorate. The study included the assessment of both input and output of ambulance care delivery system. The study included 14,352 cases rescued by rescue service of Assiut. Relevant data and information about this subject was obtained from records and authorized personnel of Assiut Ambulance Services. The study showed marked shortage in the input of ambulance care delivery system, especially physicians, vehicles and financial support