Preclinical Pediatric Care by Emergency Physicians: A Comparison of Trauma and Nontrauma Patients in a Population-Based Study in Austria.

Objectives: Fewer than 10% of emergency medical system (EMS) calls concern children and adolescents younger than 18 years. Studies have shown that the preclinical care of children differs from that of adults regarding assessment, interventions, and monitoring. The aims of this study were to describe the preclinical care and emergency transport of pediatric patients in Vorarlberg, Austria and to compare trauma and nontrauma cases.