Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on trauma-related emergency medical service calls: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on the utilization of health care services, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Social distancing measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease have greatly affected the functioning of societies and reduced or halted ma...

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Main Authors: Michael Azbel, Mikko Heinänen, Mitja Lääperi, Markku Kuisma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00495-3