Is there a requirement for advanced airway management for trauma patients in the pre-hospital phase of care?
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Method Over a one year period (April 2012-March 2013) all prehospital trauma patients attended by the doctor-paramedic LAA team who were identified as having airway compromise or an indication for any airway intervention on scene were included in a prospective observational study. The doctor paramedic team recorded any airway compromise on arrival and prior interventions carried out by ambulance service personnel.
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