Delaware medical journal
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Delaware medical journal · Sep 1992
Delaware Emergency Medical Services System: cardiac resuscitation.
The Delaware EMS system has been in existence for 20 years. Initially begun as one paramedic unit serving New Castle County, it now comprises 15 units in a statewide system. The goal of this report is to detail the EMS system's impact on prehospital cardiac resuscitation and airway management. ⋯ First responders--ambulance crews trained in basic life support (BLS). 4. Second responders--ambulance crews trained in advanced life support (ALS), paramedics. 5. Medical Control--doctors who are in radio contact with paramedics to provide medical advice.