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.
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
Coordinated efforts between fire, EMS, CareFlight and hospital physicians made it possible for Paul Rizzo to continue living his life to the fullest
Double lung transplant recipient Tom Saputo said he was surprised by the bill for the 27-mile air ambulance transport to UCLA Medical Center
North Catawba Fire and Rescue’s Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
EMS providers were ready at the shore, but as they transported the patient, she stopped breathing again and they had to stabilize her
This week’s photo depicts members of the Weir (Texas) Volunteer Fire Department training with PHI Air Medical personnel on helicopter assistance
Mercy Flight suspended operations following the incident at an annual factory training
The NTSB and the FAA are investigating the deaths of James E. Sauer and Stewart M. Dietrick during the annual Bell Helicopter factory training
Cary Elwes is recovering after being transported by air to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Shriner’s Children’s executive vice president said Shriners’ doctors, nurses and therapists had lengthy experience working with children suffering life-threatening burn injuries
Executive Director Tom Judge estimates that taking air services management in-house will save $760,000 to $887,000 a year
Nationwide, only 8.4% of pilots are women; however, Megan Meier and Sarah Snell make up 25% of Aspirus MedEvac pilots in Wisconsin
Angel MedFlight transported the patient without prior approval, but a company spokesperson said it is “satisfied each step in the health insurance process”
Jamie M. Doyle, 56, was able to speak with officers and paramedics with a small screwdriver lodged in his upper chest
Janet Taylor’s medical career allowed her to follow her passions from working as a flight nurse to serving as a nurse in a paramedic role
L.A. County Fire airlifted a severely injured patient to a hospital
Two injured college students have been recovering after being transported by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock
Tappahannock VFD, Tappahannock Rescue Squad, Hanover Fire-EMS’ Technical Rescue Team, Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Life Evac worked together to rescue the 16-year-old
Airlift Northwest plans to expands its services to serve rural Eastern Washington patients who might need to be airlifted from smaller hospitals
The car’s driver sustained serious injuries in the crash with a Caldwell County EMS ambulance that was transporting a patient with its lights and siren on
“The quick life-saving measures of that EMS supervisor was able to probably stop the bleeding,” said Jeffrey Levy, assistant fire chief for Lauderhill Fire Rescue
The onboard paramedic said the helicopter rolled in the air, pinning himself and the flight nurse to the ceiling before they could secure the patient
Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient
The pilot, Danial Moore, was wheeled out of the emergency room to applause from first responders
An aviation expert said the report confirms speculation that the Learjet 35 business jet crashed while the pilot attempted to perform a difficult maneuver at low altitude
The pilot, who was injured more severely than the onboard nurse and paramedic, is being compared to Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger
The infant and crew members were all transported to local hospitals
“When you have a patient that has been traumatically injured ... they need blood products,” said Erin Reese, program director with Mercy Flight Central
Four people were on board the plane that went down, knocking out power to hundreds of homes
Hope, Arkansas-based Pafford EMS went the extra mile – 750 of them – to save a young father in desperate need of an ECMO bed
Two rescue helicopters and multiple ambulances responded after a gust of wind lifted the children up and caused them to fall 32 feet
Two suits say the system set to go into place would give insurers too much power to control reimbursement amounts
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems also announced a new discount for some programs
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