Emergency Medical Services
Subtitle: At the Crossroads
Publisher: National Academy Press; Marston Book Services Ltd
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780309102438
Description: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a critical component of America's emergency and trauma care system, providing response and medical transport to millions of sick and injured Americans each year. Part of the "Future of Emergency Care", this book examines the operational structure of EMS.

EMS system planning, preparedness, and coordination at the federal, state, and local levels. EMS funding and infrastructure investments. EMS workforce trends and professional education. EMS research priorities and funding. "Emergency Medical Services" is one of three books in the "Future of Emergency Care" series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems.