Even With Helicopter EMS, Hospital Transfer Can Delay Treatment For Heart Attacks

Published December 9, 2010

Even With Helicopter EMS, Hospital Transfer Can Delay Treatment For Heart Attacks
Helicopter emergency medical services can be a life saver for patients needing immediate care. But, according to a University of Cincinnati study, the process of activating them often delays treatment beyond recommended times. The study, published online ahead of print in Annals of Emergency Medicine, was led by assistant professor Jason McMullan, MD. In a multicenter, retrospective chart review …
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