Fire fighters as basic life support responders: A study of successful implementation
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Fire fighters as basic life support responders: A study of successful implementation
BACKGROUND First responders are recommended as a supplement to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in order to achieve early defibrillation. Practical and organisational aspects are essential when trying to implement new parts in the "Chain of Survival"; areas to address include minimizing dispatch time, ensuring efficient and quick communication, and choosing areas with appropriate driving di...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1757-7241
DOI: 10.1186/1757-7241-17-16