Table 1 Dispatch criteria for use of MEM
From: Medical emergency motorcycle – is it useful in a Scandinavian Emergency Medical Service?
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Closest vehicle to patient site | 108 | 33.8 |
Sent to clarify need for transportation | 107 | 33.4 |
Sent to assist car ambulance | 55 | 17.2 |
Motorcycle only available unit in the area | 17 | 5.3 |
Most suitable vehicle for reaching patient site | 10 | 3.1 |
Other reason | 23 | 7.2 |
320 | 100.0 |