Association between ambulance diversion and survival among patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Volume: 305, Issue: 23, Pages: 2440 - 2447
Published: Jun 15, 2011
Abstract
Context Ambulance diversion, a practice in which emergency departments (EDs) are temporarily closed to ambulance traffic, might be problematic for patients experiencing time-sensitive conditions, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, there is little empirical evidence to show whether diversion is associated with worse patient outcomes. Objective To analyze whether temporary ED closure on the day a patient experiences AMI, as...
Paper Details
Title
Association between ambulance diversion and survival among patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Published Date
Jun 15, 2011
Journal
Volume
305
Issue
23
Pages
2440 - 2447
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