20. Effects of advanced life support versus basic life support on the mortality rates of patients with trauma in prehospital settings: a study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

What is the primary aim of the article’s study?

True or False: Prehospital ALS always improves outcomes for trauma patients.

What is one potential disadvantage of ALS in prehospital settings?

Which outcome is not mentioned as a primary focus of the study?

True or False: BLS procedures are generally faster to administer in prehospital settings compared to ALS.

What is one concern related to prehospital intubation for trauma patients?

True or False: Intravenous fluids are always beneficial in prehospital trauma care.

What is the primary method for assessing the quality of the studies included in the meta-analysis?

Which of the following prehospital interventions is considered controversial for trauma patients?

True or False: The study will include both randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.

What is the planned method for summarizing data in the meta-analysis?

True or False: ALS and BLS are equally effective for all types of trauma.

What is one reason for excluding studies involving helicopter transportation?

What is a potential adverse effect of prehospital fluid resuscitation in trauma patients?

Which of the following is a major limitation of prehospital ALS in trauma care?