Emergency medical services (EMS) infrastructure development and operations in low- and middle-income countries: Formal, professional-driven (Tier-2) systems

The World Health Organization recognized timely healthcare as a human right and called for the expansion of two-tiered prehospital and out-of-hospital emergency care systems in low- and middle-income countries. Tier-1 systems involve community-based first responder care, and Tier-2 systems involve more formalized emergency medical services designed as a sustainable system of services, including dedicated ambulances, personnel, and equipment. Tier-2 systems can play a crucial role in reducing mortality and disability due to emergency medical and surgical conditions worldwide.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research