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Table 3 The accuracy of preliminary diagnoses by categories

From: The accuracy of preliminary diagnoses made by paramedics – a cross-sectional comparative study

Cases by categories (n)

Accuracy of the preliminary diagnoses (%)

Statistical signifigance (p-value)*

Cardiovascular emergencies (65)

71

0.001

Respiratory emergencies (58)

57

0.358

Musculoskeletal injuries (37)

76

0.003

Infectious diseases (36)

31

0.029

Mental health and drug related (35)

86

0.000

Gastrointestinal and endocrinological emergencies (29)

69

0.061

Nervous system (29)

79

0.002

Soft-tissue injuries (27)

85

0.000

Cerebral strokes (21)

81

0.007

General deterioration (18)

67

0.238

Traumatic brain injuries (13)

77

0.092

Nasal or gastrointestinal bleeding (non acute) (10)

100

0.002

  1. * Binomial Test (2-tailed) Test Proportion 0.5