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99288 Direct advanced life support

E&M

Also known as: direct ALS, EMS supervision, paramedic direction

Evaluation and management of a patient involving direction, supervision, and interpretation of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel at the request of the communications center physician for advanced life support intervention.

Clinical Context

Used when an emergency physician provides direct medical direction to Emergency Medical Services personnel for advanced life support interventions, typically via telephone or radio communication.

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Specialties

Emergency Medicine

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