What documentation is provided by emergency medical services during a death investigation?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Records are crucial documentation provided during a death investigation because they contain detailed information about the medical response to an individual's condition at the scene of an emergency. These records typically include vital signs, treatment administered, response times, and any interventions performed by EMS personnel. This information helps to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, including the time and nature of medical events leading up to it.

In a death investigation, EMS records are invaluable for understanding the context of the emergency, such as whether there were any signs of trauma or pre-existing medical conditions that may have contributed to the situation. They are one of the primary sources of information that investigators rely on to piece together the events that occurred prior to the individual's death, making them integral to the investigative process.

Other types of records, such as obstetrician records, birth hospital records, and primary scene records, may provide relevant medical history or context; however, they do not replace the specific, immediate details captured in the EMS records that document the final moments leading to a person's passing.