Why the study?
Timely reperfusion in STEMI is essential, and this study aimed to evaluate the reduction in system delay when using helicopter EMS rather than ground-based EMS.
Does helicopter EMS reduce system delay compared to ground-based EMS in patients with STEMI admitted for primary PCI?
Population
26,433 consecutive STEMI patients treated with PPCI at 5 PPCI centers in Denmark
Comparison
Helicopter EMS vs ground-based EMS
Design
Retrospective nationwide cohort study
Authors
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HEMS may shorten system delay for remote STEMI patients; leaves open effects on outcomes and transport guidelines.
Does helicopter EMS reduce system delay compared to ground-based EMS in patients with STEMI admitted for primary PCI?
Helicopter EMS reduces system delay for STEMI patients living far from a PPCI center, helping to ensure treatment within the recommended 120-minute window.
Mørk et al. (2022) studied this question.
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