Characteristics of Patients Receiving PASG Inflation in Rural Basic EMS

摘要

The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of the Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment in the treatment of trauma patients when prehospital care is provided by basic emergency medical services (EMS) and where prolonged prehospital times are characteristic of that care. This form of therapy has particular relevance to the EMS needs in rural areas.