Helicopter vs. ground transportation of patients bound for primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementation of the first Danish helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) was associated with reduced time from first medical contact to treatment at a specialized centre for patients with suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We aimed to investigate effects of HEMS on mortality and labour market affiliation in patients admitted for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods

In this prospective observational study, we included patients with suspected STEMI within the region covered by the HEMS from January 1, 2010, to April 30, 2013, transported by either HEMS or ground emergency medical services (GEMS) to the regional PCI centre. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality.

Results

Among the 384 HEMS and 1220 GEMS patients,

SUBMITTER: Funder KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5888124 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature