Table 1 Overview of Emergency Medical Services
| Â | Acute event | On-site management | Transportation | Health facility care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Role of EMS | Recognition | Triage, stabilization, or both | Safe and efficient transportation | Prompt, appropriate, and quality care |
Key issues | Surveillance, identification | Trained personnel, equipment | Safe transportation, equipment, referral system | Personnel, equipment, organization of services |