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.
Safety recommendations include banning crewmembers from using cell phones for non-operational use and improving training
The police dog sustained serious injuries, including a torn jugular vein
The sooner treatment is started, the smaller the area of permanent damage will be
A dispatch officer for Medevac Alaska was not aware that two other companies had turned down the flight, the report says
Colin Andrew Davis was sentenced to six months in prison for tampering with fentanyl and ketamine vials
The paramedic told reporters they found no survivors on the island; American tourists are among the missing
Victoria Duran credits Flight Nurse Clint Kneuven and other first responders for saving her life after the crash eight years ago
The Maryland State Police copter has been running within limited hours and at times has been out of service during emergencies
Watch: Sussex County EMS trained with neighboring EMS, fire and police departments on managing air medical patient transportation scenarios
The Friday air ambulance crash killed three, including a paramedic and a registered nurse
The report on the Ohio crash that killed three in January said employees felt pressured to take flights despite dangerous weather conditions
While heading to pick up a patient, the EMS crew discovered the crash while traveling in an ambulance after their helicopter was grounded due to bad weather
The design of the kit is meant to speed up lifesaving measures by preventing paramedics from having to rummage through equipment
The plane crash that killed a paramedic, a nurse and a pilot in North Dakota is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board
The helicopter landed safely in a field in Maine after experiencing mechanical problems
James Boyce feared he would bleed out after the gator attack, but a rescue helicopter and good Samaritans in a buggy managed to transport him to safety
The initiative with Brigham and Women鈥檚 Hospital allows for storage, transport and administration of blood products to treat critically ill and injured patients
The helicopters enable emergency medical transport, still and swift water rescue, search and rescue, high angle rescue and fire suppression/aerial reconnaissance for Travis County, Texas
Double lung transplant recipient Tom Saputo said he was surprised by the bill for the 27-mile air ambulance transport to UCLA Medical Center
The lawsuit claims an Air Methods helicopter went on 51 flights after the company was notified by the FAA that the copter鈥檚 pitot tubes were 鈥渟everely corroded鈥�
Surprise medical billing and high air medical transport costs are getting attention and triggering legislation
An ambulance crashed into a guardrail after it blew a tire out, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle
A large crowd was at the Old Skool Sports Bar & Grill when the shooting occurred
Thirteen members have been appointed to the AAPB Advisory Committee to advise the USDOT Secretary Chao about issues relating to air ambulance services
One person was air-lifted to a hospital and the others were transported to area hospitals after a school bus fell 30 feet down an embankment
YouGov conducted a poll revealing that a majority of people believe air ambulance services are critical and should be covered by insurance companies
A Boston MedFlight pilot allegedly fell asleep while transporting a patient from Martha鈥檚 Vineyard to a Boston hospital
Arkansas-based Survival Flight will take over air ambulance services in September after the current service, Air Methods, quit abruptly
The crash required firefighters and emergency medics from around the county, as well as four REACH and CAL STAR air ambulances, to help with the injured
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During the Flight for Life transport, with one helicopter on the ground and another approaching, first responders noticed a drone flying above them
Exploring the legal, marketing and administrative considerations for EMS agencies considering an ambulance membership program to streamline billing
An off-duty EMT who lives in the area heard the crash and helped the driver get out of the car
