Unnecessary Emergency Medical Services Transports of Geriatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in South Korea

Conclusion The non-ED treatment group consisted of more patients with alcohol intake, higher oxygen saturation, alert mentality and wound care than the ED treatment group. Prehospital wound care was the risk factor for not receiving ED treatment after EMS transports in geriatric patients.
Source: International Journal of Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research