Overview of doctor‐staffed ambulance use in Japan: a nationwide survey and 1‐week study

In Japan, standard prehospital care is provided by emergency medical services teams. Doctor‐staffed ambulances play a role in facilitating the immediate treatment of critically ill patients to increase the survival rates. However, little is known about their activities. We revealed the present situation of doctor‐staffed ambulances in Japan.

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