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Impact of delayed mobile medical team dispatch for respiratory distress calls: a propensity score matched study from a French emergency communication center [PDF]

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Shortness of breath is a common complaint among individuals contacting emergency communication center (EMCCs). In some prehospital system, emergency medical services include an advanced life support (ALS)-capable team.
Léo Charrin, Nicolas Romain‐Scelle, Christian Di-Filippo, Éric Mercier, Frédéric Balen, Karim Tazarourte, Axel Benhamed   +6 more
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Preventable deaths following emergency medical dispatch--an audit study. [PDF]

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med, 2014
BackgroundCall taker triage of calls to the 112 emergency number, can be error prone because rapid decisions must be made based on limited information. Here we investigated the preventability and common characteristics of same-day deaths among patients ...
Andersen MS, Johnsen SP, Hansen AE, Skjaerseth E, Hansen CM, Sørensen JN, Jepsen SB, Hansen JB, Christensen EF.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Emergency physician’s dispatch by a paramedic-staffed emergency medical communication centre: sensitivity, specificity and search for a reference standard

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2021
Background Some emergency medical systems (EMS) use a dispatch centre where nurses or paramedics assess emergency calls and dispatch ambulances. Paramedics may also provide the first tier of care “in the field”, with the second tier being an Emergency ...
Victor Nathan Chappuis, Hélène Deham, Philippe Cottet, Birgit Andrea Gartner, François Pierre Sarasin, Marc Niquille, Laurent Suppan, Robert Larribau   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Emergency medical dispatch recognition, clinical intervention and outcome of patients in traumatic cardiac arrest from major trauma: an observational study. [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2018
Prentice C, Jeyanathan J, De Coverly R, Williams J, Lyon R.   +4 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Criteria codes for unrecognized stroke/TIA patients by Emergency Medical Services dispatchers in Copenhagen, Denmark [PDF]

BMC Emergency Medicine
Background Early diagnosis is essential in stroke treatment. Medical dispatchers play a key role in ensuring quick assessment, transport, and treatment of stroke patients by recognizing stroke symptoms.
Philip Busch Andreasen, Jonathan Wenstrup, Stig Nikolaj Fasmer Blomberg, Christina Kruuse, Helle Collatz Christensen   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Developing emergency medical dispatch systems in Africa – Recommendations of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine/International Academies of Emergency Dispatch Working Group

African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015
Emergency medical dispatch (EMD) systems are a crucial component of effective Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. They provide a means of public access to emergency care information and out-of-hospital emergency care resources and expertise.
Nee-Kofi Mould-Millman, Shaheem de Vries, Christopher Stein, Muhumpu Kafwamfwa, Julia Dixon, Arthur Yancey, Busha Laba, Jerry Overton, Ron McDaniel, Lee A. Wallis   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Impact of drone-specific dispatch instructions on the safety and efficacy of drone-delivered emergency medical treatments: A randomized simulation pilot study

Resuscitation Plus
Introduction: Medical drones have potential for improving the response times to out-of-hospital emergencies. However, widespread adoption is hindered by unanswered questions surrounding medical dispatch and bystander safety.
Emma E. Davidson, Jason A Correll, Adam Gottula, Laura R. Hopson, Thomas B Leith, Noor K. Majhail, Emily J. Mathias, James M Pribble, Nathan B. Roberts, Isabella G. Scott, James A. Cranford, Nathaniel Hunt, Christine M. Brent   +12 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The inaugural European emergency medical dispatch conference--a synopsis of proceedings. [PDF]

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med, 2013
Lyon RM, Bohm K, Christensen EF, Olasveengen TM, Castrén M.   +4 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Emergency Medical Dispatch [PDF]

Prehospital emergency care, 2008

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Video livestreaming in emergency trauma dispatch: an observational study of technological integration with clinical decision-making in prehospital enhanced care services [PDF]

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Background Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a critical role as the initial point of contact for patients with trauma injuries, where making timely and accurate dispatch decisions is crucial for determining the speed and effectiveness of the response.
Scott Munro, Lucie Ollis, Carin Magnusson, Jill Maben, Cath Taylor   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources