Gwangju Nambu Fire Station Appoints '119 Emergency Medical Guidance Doctor'

Ryu Hyun-ho, Director of Emergency Medical Center at Chonnam National University Hospital

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Nambu Fire Station (Chief Jeong Seonmo) announced on the 15th that it appointed Ryu Hyunho, Director of the Emergency Medical Center at Chonnam National University Hospital, as a '119 Ambulance Guidance Doctor' on the 14th.

The appointment of the 119 Ambulance Guidance Doctor was promoted to strengthen the professionalism of the 119 ambulance service and improve the quality of ambulance care.

Director Ryu, appointed as the ambulance guidance doctor, will perform various advisory roles such as emergency treatment evaluation during on-site transport, direct medical guidance and quality management of ambulance activities, infection control for paramedics, and medical evaluation.

Director Ryu stated, "I will take the lead in strengthening the network between the 119 ambulance team and regional emergency medical institutions and do my best to improve the survival rate of critically ill emergency patients."

Chief Jeong Seonmo said, "As citizens' expectations for ambulance services have risen, the role of the ambulance guidance doctor is very important," and added, "We will provide a high-quality ambulance service that citizens can trust and feel safe through active communication with the ambulance guidance doctor."

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