A GIS Analysis of Emergency Medical Services Response in Denver, Colorado
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Date
2018-05-01Author
Waro, David
Kalman, Casey
Dudek, Albert
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Emergency medical services (EMS) exist to ensure a better quality of life. EMS
has improved in accessibility and responsiveness since its conception and is
responsible for saving countless lives. The increased effectiveness of EMS has
provided immediate medical assistance to those who are in need of help. Without EMS,
the fatality rate of emergencies, including heart attacks, stroke and car accidents, would
be undoubtedly be higher than the observed rate. We seek to explore the geographic
variation in accessibility to EMS within the Denver area in order to reveal disparities that
may exist as a result of natural, human-made, or socioeconomic barriers. To complete
this analysis, we will execute a network analysis to calculate response time patterns and
identify underserved areas.
Subject
Denver
GIS
Emergency medical services
Response time
EMS
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http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/79014Description
Includes Figures, Maps, Appendices and Bibliography.