title: EMS offshore. A new horizon for paramedics.
abstract: The difficulty in getting medical aid to offshore drilling platforms can be a source of life-threatening delays. Recently, some companies have charted new waters by actually stationing EMS crews on their rigs.
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Mallard
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000639:trends*; D004634:Emergency Medical Technicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D007221:Industry / Q000639:trends; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D010578:Petroleum; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce
chemical_list: D010578:Petroleum