| For the guidelines, the term ’emergency medical services’ (EMS) signifies that the first aid provider should quickly access the next available higher level of care. In some places, EMS may mean an ambulance service and hospital, while in others it may mean contacting a local health worker or travelling to a field hospital. Programme designers will need to adapt the language according to the local context in which it is used. |
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