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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of ALS/ BLS Care in Low Acuity 9-1-1 Response by Geography and Insurance Status Utilizing the 2019 NEMSIS Dataset

International Journal of Paramedicine

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between patient acuity and level of EMS care adjusting for rurality and insurance. Overall, there was a decreased odds of advanced life service use at low acuity EMS responses (OR=0.443, 95% CI=0.440-0.445). Discussion.

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From the President’s Desk: HEMS in Cork

Irish College of Paramedics

Helicopter EMS in Cork: a paramedicine perspective. Irish Journal of Paramedicine. The recent discussions regarding the crew composition of the proposed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Cork require comment from paramedicine. The discipline of paramedicine is growing and evolving. Schneir, A.