R Adams Cowley (July 25, 1917-October 27, 1991) was an American physician considered a pioneer in emergency medicine and the treatment of shock trauma. He was born in Layton, Utah. He was instrumental in the creation of the first statewide EMS system in the United States in his home state of Maryland, which included the first use of helicopters for civilian medical use, and founded the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services, … Wikipedia
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