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Table 1 Time categories for HEMS ‘emergency’ and non-winch primary scene responses

From: Primary scene responses by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in New South Wales Australia 2008–2009

Time Category

N

Median min (IQR)

Mean min (SD)

Activation

464

9 (5–10)

8.7 (6.4)

Response

464

34 (25–45)

38.7 (21.4)

Scene

464

30 (20–40)

34.7 (22.3)

Transport

450

25 (19–35)

29.6 (23.4)

Total

450

94 (75–115)

102.4 (48.1)

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