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Mehul Dinesh Patel

Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine · 2026 - Present Emergency Medicine, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Evaluation of the Implementation of a Novel Fluid Resuscitation Device in the Prehospital Care of Sepsis Patients: Application of the Implementation Outcomes Framework.

Journal Article Prehosp Emerg Care · 2025 OBJECTIVES: Early identification and fluid resuscitation are recognized performance measures within sepsis care. Despite fluid resuscitation, fluid goals are often not achieved in the prehospital environment. Furthermore, description of implementation proc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rural-urban differences in emergency medical services bypass routing of stroke in North Carolina.

Journal Article J Rural Health · January 2025 PURPOSE: Acute stroke is a serious, time-sensitive condition requiring immediate medical attention. Emergency medical services (EMS) routing and direct transport of acute stroke patients to stroke centers improves timely access to care. This study aimed to ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rural Emergency Medical Services Perspectives on Improving Acute Stroke Care: A Qualitative Study.

Journal Article Prehosp Emerg Care · 2025 OBJECTIVES: For underserved rural communities with limited geographical access to comprehensive stroke centers, emergency medical services (EMS) play a crucial role in timely, high-quality acute stroke care. This qualitative study aimed to understand rural ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health · 2013 Ph.D.
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health · 2005 M.S.P.H.