Frequent experience with patients, rather than years on the job, saves lives in EMS care
Medical Xpress
February 18, 2026
Severely injured patients are more likely to survive if they are initially treated by an emergency medical services (EMS) clinician who sees a high number of trauma patients, rather than a clinician in a quieter area even if they have been on the job longer, reveals new research by UPMC and University of Pittsburgh surgeon-scientists.
Verticals
healthmedical
Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/18/2026