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. 2017 Oct 1;152(10):983-984.
doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.2230.

Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas

Howard K Mell  1 , Shannon N Mumma  2 , Brian Hiestand  2 , Brendan G Carr  3 , Tara Holland  4 , Jason Stopyra  2
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Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas

Howard K Mell et al. JAMA Surg. .

Abstract

This study describes the interval between receipt of a 911 call and the arrival of the first emergency medical service unit on the scene of a reported emergency in the United States.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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