Does the use of dedicated dispatch criteria by Emergency Medical Services optimise appropriate allocation of advanced care resources in cases of high severity trauma? A systematic review

摘要

Background and objectives: The deployment of Enhanced Care Teams ( ECTs) capable of delivering advanced clinical interventions for patients at the scene of incidents is commonplace by Emergency Medical Services in most developed countries. It is unclear whether primary dispatch models for ECT resources are more efficient at targeting deployment to patients with severe trauma than secondary dispatch, following requests from EMS personnel at scene.