A citywide protocol for primary PCI in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionf
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A program in which all patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction within a metropolitan area can be referred for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is discussed. Findings suggest the best achievement of guideline door-to-door balloon times when trained paramedics identified patients in the field and referred them directly to a specialized center for primary PCI.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2008
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Advanced life support for out-of-hospital respiratory distress
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The Ontario Prehospital Advanced Life Support (OPALS) Respiratory Distress Study was performed to assess the incremental benefit with respect to morbidity and mortality. The results showed that the introduction of an emergency medical services (EMS) advanced-life-support program and interventions significantly reduced mortality for patients with shortness of breath.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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Improving reperfusion in patients with myocardial infarction
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The reduction in mortality among patients suffering from myocardial infarction mainly by improving reperfusion by primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is discussed.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2008
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