title: International EMS systems: Greece.
abstract: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Greece have been created to offer first aid, primary medical treatment if required, stabilisation and safe and rapid transfer to the closest appropriate hospital. To achieve these objectives, organised systems have been established with trained personnel and physicians, suitable equipment, communication centres and protocols. We present the Greek EMS system and explain its history, structure, training, cooperation with Emergency Departments (ED) and an outlook on the future.
authors.affiliation: Thermopylon 16, 17563 P. Faliro, Athens, Greece. cosel@hol.gr
authors.forename: Eleni
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Papaspyrou
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Setzis
authors.forename: Vasilios
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Grosomanidis
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Manikis
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Boutlis
authors.forename: Christos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ressos
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006115:Greece; D006801:Humans