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EMSSO Research Review Episode 4: “Helicopters and the Civilian Trauma System”

April 29, 2013

Dr. Russi is back with the fourth installment of Russi’s Research Review. In episode number four Dr. Russi reviews an article from the Journal of Trauma on helicopter EMS. Some interesting conclusions are drawn in this review as always. Contact Dr. Russi with questions and to submit ideas for future episodes.


Brown, J. B., Stassen, N. A., Bankey, P. E., Sangosanya, A. T., Cheng, J. D., & Gestring, M. L. (2010).

Helicopters and the civilian trauma system: national utilization patterns demonstrate improved outcomes after traumatic injury

The Journal of trauma, 69(5), 1030-4; discussion 1034-6.