| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2605459 | Air Medical Journal | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusion: HEMS patients had a higher acuity and different injury pattern when compared to GEMS patients. Approximately 24.5% of HEMS patients were discharged home from the ED. This reflects significant overtriage of patients to HEMS. A prospective study examining the initial triage of patients injured at winter resorts would help to determine which subset of patients are best served by HEMS transport.
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Authors
Christy L. MD, Frank MD, Eric R. MD, Stephen MD, Janet Cortez, Sue Day, Diana L. BS,