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.
A well-coordinated response between lifeguards, EMS, and park officials led to full recovery for a 16-year-old patient with muscular dystrophy
Independent mounting systems work seamlessly to secure medical equipment during flight
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
One airlifted and still being evaluated, the other in stable
Ventura County Sheriff’s Air Unit fly about 900 missions a year
Thomas Bennett had to wait 5 days until weather allowed rescuers to search for him
Fourth straight day helicopters couldn’t reach Thomas Bennett
2 flight nurses, pilot were killed last Thursday when helicopter crashed in Brownsville
Approximately at 14,000 feet, rescue by helicopter could be difficult
The three victims on board were all employees of Hospital Wing in Brownsville
Helicopter was returning to its base in Brownsville when it went down only a few miles from its destination
7 air ambulance companies agreed to major changes in how pilots communicate with each other
Fiji leader: cyclone damage ‘overwhelming’
Two passengers were transported by helicopter while one passenger and the driver were taken by ambulance
Both charged with reckless operation; 1 airlifted
Ten of the injured were taken by ambulance to various hospitals and five were flown by medical helicopter
3 airlifted to local hospitals, 2 rescued by snowmobiles
Lift pinned the man, causing face injuries and possible head trauma
Medevac only used twice so far, but Bell 407 is always on standby
8 more driven to the hospital; driver accidentally hit the accelerator as it was being taken on stage
Using intra-abdominal hypertension to identify ACS
Accident occurred during training exercise
Man took refuge in cockpit of unoccupied Bayflite helicopter
2 sent by ground, 2 by air but injuries do not appear to be life-threatening
Schools also reopen for first time; sense of normalcy attempts to return to ravaged land
Life Lion refocuses on safety after spate of fatal accidents in 2008
Helicopter called ‘godsend’ for those in rural communities
Witness: ‘I saw parts from cars flying everywhere’
Examining the benefits of night vision technology in HEMS operations