Determinants of Pediatric EMS Utilization in Children with High-Acuity Conditions.
Casandra QuiñonesManish I ShahAndrea T CruzJeanine M GrafJuan A MondragonElizabeth A CampPooja ReddyEsther Maria SampayoPublished in: Prehospital emergency care : official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS Directors (2018)
Young age, private insurance status, and greater distance from the hospital were associated with EMS underutilization. Understanding caregiver expectations, knowledge, and perceived barriers may have important implications for the use of EMS for children. These findings reveal opportunities for improved public education on EMS systems to enhance appropriate EMS utilization for children with high acuity conditions.