Pre-hospital emergency care - Requirements for an emergency medical service
Keywords:
Emergency Health Services, Disasters, Critical Care, Organisation
Abstract
The aim of an emergency medical service is to provide ill or injured patients with early life-saving medical treatment. Basic requirements for such a service are given.
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