Table 1 Defining different time intervals for providing emergency services in Iran
Time intervals | Definition |
|---|---|
Activation interval | The time interval between receiving an emergency call and sending an ambulance |
Response interval | The time interval between dispatching and the ambulance arrival to the scene |
On-Scene interval | The time interval between the ambulance arriving at the scene and leaving the scene |
Transport interval | The time interval between leaving the scene and reaching the emergency department |
Total pre-hospital interval | The total response time, on-scene time, and transfer time |