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Table 1 Target percentages of 1-km2 cells by mission urgency and time limits as an example of EMS level of service (Pirkanmaa Hospital District service level target 2017–2018)

From: Development and implementation of a geographical area categorisation method with targeted performance indicators for nationwide EMS in Finland

 

A/B (lights&siren)

C (urgent)

D (non-urgent)

Cell risk category

1st EMS unitawithin 8 min, %

1st EMS unitawithin 15 min, %

ALS unitbwithin 30 min, %

Any ambulance within 30 min, %

Any ambulance within 120 min, %

1

85

95

95

95

95

2

65

95

95

90

95

3

45

80

95

85

95

4

20

60

90

80

95

5

Not defined

  1. afirst responder of ambulance
  2. badvanced life support unit