System impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York City's emergency medical services.

David J PrezantElizabeth A LancetRachel Zeig-OwensPamela H LaiDavid AppelMayris P WebberJames BraunCharles B HallGlenn AsaedaBradley KaufmanMichael D Weiden

Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2020)

COVID-19-associated NYC 9-1-1 EMS volume surge was primarily due to respiratory and cardiovascular call-types. As the pandemic stabilized, call volume declined to below pre-pandemic levels. Our results highlight the importance of EMS system-wide pandemic crisis planning.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
emergency medical
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
healthcare
public health
primary care
respiratory tract