Blood testing to help decide if ambulance transport to hospital is needed
This trial tests whether a quick blood test done by ambulance crews can help decide if you can safely stay home instead of going to the hospital. It aims to support paramedics and doctors in making the best decision for your care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You called for an ambulance or your doctor sent one after talking to you on the phone.
- The ambulance team checked you and initially thought you might need to go to the hospital.
- A doctor at the dispatch center thought you might be a good candidate for a blood test at home.
- You were stable (awake, normal blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate) based on the ambulance crew's assessment.
- You have not been in this study in the last 30 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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