Air Medical Transport
Our directory features a collection of articles on Air Medical Transport, tailored to EMS professionals involved in or coordinating air-based emergency services. Explore topics such as patient transport protocols, safety standards, and the coordination between ground and air medical teams. Understanding the complexities of Air Medical Transport is essential for optimizing patient care during critical transfers. Additionally, consider reviewing our resources on emergency transport logistics, which closely relate to the challenges of air medical services. Access these articles to enhance your knowledge and efficiency in air medical operations.
Three helicopters, 14 units of blood and a trauma team flown into action — the Jan. 12 crash shows how Maryland is redefining field medicine with hospital-grade interventions on-scene
After a traumatic injury, K-9 Kona’s airborne rescue led to a statewide medevac program ensuring New Jersey police — two legs or four — are protected when seconds count
A well-coordinated response between lifeguards, EMS, and park officials led to full recovery for a 16-year-old patient with muscular dystrophy
The ranger was lifted to the helicopter then flown to a nearby landing zone
Status asthmaticus is defined as severe, persistent airway obstruction despite initiation of standard acute asthma therapy
The helicopter had just dropped off a patient at the hospital and was returning to the airport when the crash occurred
The Great North Air Ambulance says it is receiving numerous cancellations of subscriptions to its lottery
Under the circumstances, I felt that my mind was fairly clear: I was in survival mode
The Staff for Life helicopter based in La Monte had taken off Sunday morning when the pilot suspected a problem
Paramedic: ‘Thankfully none of them hit the aircraft or the rotors’
Getting there fast for no demonstrable benefit makes little sense
Police: The Staff for Life helicopter had just taken off to respond to a call when it lost power to its engine
According to a University of Cincinnati study, the process of activating helicopter emergency services often delays treatment beyond recommended times
Cabin is big enough for three patients
Death toll of U.S soldiers would be even higher if not for the medevac teams that swoop in to rescue the wounded
Advocates of Niagara County’s medical helicopter service say the Mercy Flight ‘is life and death’ for a lot of patients
Witnesses say during the landing, the copter rose about 10 feet and almost tipped over on its side
Seven medical helicopter companies now serve the counties in this region of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
The woman, now in a drug induced coma, was airlifted from a Maine medical center to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston
The boss of the Great North Air Ambulance has said he was shocked by an incident in which a man was hit on the head when an object fell out of one of its helicopters
Florida Institute of Technology and flight school officials said two students, a flight instructor and another passenger were on board
Relief technician Owen McLauchlan “chose” not to go to a woman’s aid after she called for help just ‘two minutes away’ from his depot while he was on a break
In this case, does a different diagnosis mean a much different treatment strategy?
The news ends fears that the historic facility would close, forcing officials to call helicopters or use other means to get sick and injured people over the mountains and to a hospital
The state will purchase six new helicopters that are larger and faster than current fleet
Shawn Baker, 42, worked for the MedFlight Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) division
The man was flown to Boston by a Medflight helicopter after falling at a site for a new garage and maintenance facility for all police vehicles
Someone flashed a green laser at the cockpit of a Stat MedEvac helicopter
Manitoba looking to buy a helicopter air ambulance to fly critical patients
If no one is able to accomplish “plan A,” are you as an air medical provider able to formulate and implement an effective “plan B?”
In 2008, six accidents involving medical helicopters killed 24 people in the deadliest year recorded
Responders rescued the girls’ father in a helicopter after he unsuccessfully tried to save his daughters
