Table 4 Time points and circumstances of teleconsultation initiation
Characteristics of teleconsultation | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Teleconsultation without an on-scene EMS physician | 23 (65.7%) |
Teleconsultation initiated while awaiting arrival of an EMS physician | 3 (8.6%) |
Teleconsultation initiated in the absence of an EMS physician; EMS physician requested after evaluation of the patient by the tele-EMS physician | 3 (8.6%) |
Teleconsultation initiated after arrival of an EMS physician | 6 (17.1%) |