Air Medical Journal
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 84-87 , March 2010

Improving Bedside to Departure Care in Air Transport of ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients: A 2-Year Retrospective Study of Performance

  • Christopher P. McGrath, RN, CFRN, EMT

      Affiliations

    • Carolina Air Care UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Christopher P. McGrath, RN, CFRN, EMT, 101 Manning Drive, Neurosciences Hospital, 8th Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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  • Glen S. Rosen, NREMT-P, CICP

      Affiliations

    • Carolina Air Care UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
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  • Gregory A. Bechtel, MPH, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Nurse Practice Education & Research, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC

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PII: S1067-991X(09)00332-0

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2009.11.001

Air Medical Journal
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 84-87 , March 2010

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