Factors impacting on the activation and approach times of helicopter emergency medical services in four Alpine countries

Factors impacting on the activation and approach times of helicopter emergency medical services in four Alpine countries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The outcome of severely injured or ill patients can be time dependent. Short activation and approach times for emergency medical service (EMS) units are widely recognized to be important quality indicators. The use of a helicopter em...

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Main Authors: Tomazin Iztok, Vegnuti Miljana, Ellerton John, Reisten Oliver, Sumann Guenther, Kersnik Janko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Emergency medical services
Air ambulances
Emergency helicopters
Quality of health care
Activation and approach time
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/56

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