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Unit for Pre-hospital Emergency Care (UPEC)

Medical Operations & Oversight

Coordination of PEC resources and partners to improve OHCA survival and EMS demand.

Last updated 20 February 2026

Overview

The Unit for Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (UPEC) is a critical entity in Singapore's healthcare system, focusing on the leadership, governance, and accountability of pre-hospital emergency care (PEC).

Medical Dispatch

By stationing medical nurses in the SCDF operations centre, a collaboration between the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), they can provide medical advice, support the implementation of the Dispatcher-Assisted CPR (DA-CPR), and telephone triage protocols.

Development of Clinical Protocols

The development of clinical protocols aims to support paramedics, especially where critical medical interventions are required.

Online Medical Control (OMC) Physicians

OMC is a system designed to support frontline paramedics by providing real-time, remote clinical guidance when they encounter situations that extend beyond standard protocols.

National Post Cardiac Arrest and Survivorship (PCAS) Workgroup

The National Post Cardiac Arrest and Survivorship (PCAS) Workgroup focuses on improving post-resuscitation care and survivorship for cardiac arrest patients.