As videogames become increasingly advanced and immersive, they expose players to unique and often more serious injury and illness. Augmented reality games, such as Pokémon GO, are the next step in the evolution of this trend and likely portend a future in which many pathologic processes may become increasingly common.
Study Objectives: The use of emergency medical services (EMS) transport for lowacuity patient visits utilizes resources which are better suited for higher-acuity conditions and contributes to increased emergency department (ED) expenses and crowding. In this study we sought to elucidate the characteristics of low-acuity EMS arrivals and contrast them with other patient populations by both method of arrival and patient acuity.
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