Survival benefit of helicopter emergency medical services compared to ground emergency medical services in traumatized patients

2013159 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Hagen Andruszkow · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Rolf Lefering · Witten/Herdecke University

Michael Frink · Philipps University of Marburg

Philipp Mommsen · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Christian Zeckey · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Katharina Rahe · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Christian Krettek

Abstract

Although HEMS patients were more seriously injured and had a significantly higher incidence of MODS and sepsis, these patients demonstrated a survival benefit compared to GEMS.

Topics & Keywords

Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care

Volume 17, Issue 3, pp. R124-R124

DOI: 10.1186/cc12796

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