Ambulance crew‐initiated non‐conveyance in the Helsinki EMS system—A retrospective cohort study

Kari Heinonen, Tuukka Puolakka, Heli Salmi, James Boyd, Mia Laiho, Kari Porthan, Heini Harve‐Rytsälä, Markku Kuisma

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2022 · 38 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

One-third of EMS missions did not result in patient transport to the hospital. Thirty-day mortality was 1.3%. Abnormalities in multiple respiratory-related vital signs were associated with an increased likelihood of death within 30 days.

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