William H. Frist said "There is. I think it is important. Again, the terms ``medevac'' and ``early'' are very appropriate. It is appropriate for people of the lay public to understand what those differences are. In the case where you have a medevac trauma death, whereby the patient dies instantly, or within a very few minutes of whatever injury was incurred, there is little that can be done unless medevac treatment for that trauma takes place. So-called ``early'' death occurs within 2 to 3 hours of injury. In either case, the ability to get care immediately is the most single important factor in determining survivability and outcome." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 1, 1998

There is. I think it is important. Again, the terms ``medevac'' and ``early'' are very appropriate. It is appropriate for people of the lay public to understand what those differences are. In the case where you have a medevac trauma death, whereby the patient dies instantly, or within a very few minutes of whatever injury was incurred, there is little that can be done unless medevac treatment for that trauma takes place. So-called ``early'' death occurs within 2 to 3 hours of injury. In either case, the ability to get care immediately is the most single important factor in determining survivability and outcome.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of timely medical evacuation and its impact on trauma survivability.

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