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Katherine C. Gilyard

EMS Delays In Rural Areas Leave First-Aid Gap For Bystanders To Fill

By Katherine C. Gilyard August 3, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Response times for emergency medical service units are about twice as long in rural areas as in urban areas, researchers say, underscoring the need for trained lay people to provide first aid until professional help arrives.

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