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.
Army combat medics are trained to provide medical assistance in combat situations and can provide trauma care that鈥檚 beyond the scope of civilian medics with EMS or EMT training
Anaphylaxis lies at the end of the spectrum of allergic reactions, and in the emergency department it is a diagnosis made on clinical assessment findings
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are two of the most serious metabolic complications of diabetes
A new law will allow patients to decide if they want to be transported by ambulance or by helicopter if their injuries are not severe enough to need an air ambulance
Hundreds of first responders came to pay their respects to pilot Todd Lasky, nurse Bonnie Cook and paramedic Chris Iverson
Bonny Senger and Bismarck Air Medical pilot Todd Lasky were together for five months before he died
Pilot Todd Lasky, paramedic Chris Iverson and nurse Bonnie Cook died when their Metro Area Ambulance plane crashed
Derek Boehm said the Native Air crew was on its last flight of the day when the helicopter crashed into a remote part of the Superstition Mountains in 2015
A paramedic, nurse and pilot were onboard the Metro Area Ambulance plane when it crashed on its way to assist in a patient transport
The Air Ambulance Consumer Protection Act would allow states to regulate air ambulance costs and bring better transparency to the industry
The pediatric patient transfer agreement with EagleMed and LifeSave Transport should improve patient outcomes and quality of care
鈥淚 took a lot home without realizing it,鈥� The Duke of Cambridge said while speaking as part of Workplace Mental Health Week
Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Claire McCaskill sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao outlining concerns over possible consumer abuses
Federal investigators said the plane had been repaired three times in the six weeks before it crashed Nov. 2016, killing four people
The three crew members on board were injured in the July 7 crash, as the helicopter landed upright along Interstate 57
The pilot was transporting a paramedic, a flight nurse and a patient from St. Mary鈥檚 Medical Center to Advocate Christ Medical Center when the crash occurred
Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder said the original patient was in critical condition, while three crew members were stable
Insurance experts say big invoices are becoming more common as costs rise and coverage shifts
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics won鈥檛 say how much money is received from AirCare, a company facing patient complaints about sky-high costs
For some rural Missourians who live hours from a level one trauma center, memberships offer peace of mind
The GoodSAM App鈥檚 new 鈥淚nstant on the Scene鈥� feature gives flight medics the ability to see the patient鈥檚 condition with live streaming video
The legislation would force air ambulances to separate the medical costs from the transportation costs on a patient鈥檚 bills
Air Methods Advantage provides the security of being covered if there is a need to be transported via air ambulance anywhere in its large service area
The three people killed were all flight crew members; no patients were on board
Lawmakers should evaluate billing issues and insurance company procedure to guide healthcare policy and protect patients
The Melheim family said they were unaware they were out of network when their son Ben fell during a camping trip, and he had to be airlifted to the hospital
The bill would require insurance agencies to pay for air transports for critical procedures not offered in Hawaii
A saleswoman told the helicopter crew they couldn鈥檛 鈥減ark鈥� onsite while they were rushing to get to a heart attack patient
Chief Chad Umbel said that crews worked for 2陆 hours to find the man after he called 911 to report his injuries
The bill says that the patient鈥檚 insurance company must pay the air ambulance company instead of leaving the patient with the heavy charges
York County athletic trainers met with local emergency personnel to coordinate standards when it comes to treating field injuries
FlightCare paramedic Richard Bird said the heavier cold air enhances lift capability for the helicopter
The oldest helicopter in the county鈥檚 fleet was landing for a rescue when it caught fire
