Table 1 Table 1
From: Prehospital ultrasound as the evolution of the Franco-German model of prehospital EMS
Franco-German model | Anglo-American model |
|---|---|
More treated on scene, few transported to EDs | Few treated on scene, more transported to EDs |
Cases attended by a physician, nurse and paramedic | Cases are attended by paramedics |
Possible transport to hospital wards i.e: bypassing EDs | Direct transport to EDs |
Usually part of public health organization | Usually part of public safety organization |
Immediate extensive care | Delayed extensive care |
Referral to most suitable hospital | Referral to closest hospital |
Focus on diagnosis and treatment | Focus on swift transport to hospital |
Immediate high-level care | Delayed high-level care |
Possible transport to hospital facilities i.e: bypassing EDs | Only direct transport to EDs |
Prolonged transport time | Short transport time |
Multi-tiered response | Usually single or two-tiered response |