Chances of survival in an emergency: Kreis Kassel shines in comparison

Chances of survival in an emergency: Kreis Kassel shines in comparison

Stand: 31.07.2024, 12:00 pm

by: bea Ricken

The importance of quick help in the district of Kassel

In the district of Kassel, a current investigation by the Südwestfunk (SWR) shows that the chances of survival in emergencies depend considerably on the speed of the emergency services. While the waiting times in emergencies in many parts of Germany are critical, the district of Kassel stands out through a remarkable performance: in 87 percent of the cases, the emergency services arrive within eight minutes. This short response time is crucial, especially in life -threatening situations such as cardiac arrest.

emergency services and their challenges

According to SWR analyzes, it is extremely difficult in some regions such as the Fraunhofer district or the city of Trier to comply with the required response times. For example, in these areas, the number of operations that were carried out within eight minutes was only about 30 percent. Such figures illustrate how important a well -organized rescue infrastructure is and what differences there are regionally.

A local flagship project

The city and the Kassel district have made considerable progress in recent years by opening new rescue guards in order to be able to react quickly in rural places. Places such as Gieselwerder and Söhrewald now benefit from an improved connection, which has a positive effect on the times. Holger Gerhold-Toepsch, Managing Director of the DRK district association, underlines that Hessen has a statutory expiry period of ten minutes for the emergency services. Numerous completed projects prove that the region exceeds this standard.

The role of first aiders

While the emergency services are on the way, first aiders such as Timo and Patricia Jassmann in Naumburg can play a crucial role. These people are trained in dealing with emergencies and can help in the critical minutes until the emergency services arrive. The implementation of simply accessible resources to support first aiders could have a similar effect in other regions.

Need for quality assurance

Despite the positive developments, there are also challenges in the region. A special API is the lack of a robust quality management system in the emergency services, something that, according to Gerhold-Toepsch, is already in the planning phase. The certification of the teams could help in the long term to further improve the standards.

Future initiatives for better emergency care

If you look into the future, there are considerations of introducing digital solutions in the form of first aid apps that alert potential helpers near an emergency. Such technologies could shorten the response time and enable urgently needed help are available faster. In Kassel, the main focus is currently on the existing helpers, some of which are better equipped than the average recreational rescuer.

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