| Title | Prehospital advanced life support for major trauma: critical need for clinical trials. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1998 |
| Authors | Spaite DW, Criss EA, Valenzuela TD, Meislin HW |
| Journal | Ann Emerg Med |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 480-9 |
| Date Published | 1998 Oct |
| ISSN Number | 0196-0644 |
| Keywords | Clinical Trials as Topic, Emergency Medical Services, Humans, Resuscitation, Time Factors, Transportation of Patients, Treatment Outcome, wounds and injuries |
| Abstract | A widely diverse body of information exists on the use of Advanced Life Support procedures by prehospital personnel. We compared and contrasted the literature that currently exists on this topic. We examined methodologies, results, and conclusions for each article. We also stress the need for critical clinical evaluations in this arena. |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Emerg Med |
| PubMed ID | 9774933 |
Faculty Reference:
Harvey W. Meislin, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Daniel W. Spaite, MD
Terence Valenzuela, MD, MPH