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Medical Attendance in Air Transportation of Patients
Peter DürnerRudolf FreyM. Kassuhlkesubject
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SummaryAir transportation missions of seriously ill or injured patients are subdivided into rescue missions and medical evacuation missions. In 1981, for rescue missions, 29 stationed rescue helicopters were available with an operation radius of 50 km. Their task consisted of securing the primary care for vital risk patients as soon as possible. Medical evacuation missions were realized by helicopter, ambulance aircraft, and airliner. Before take-off a medical briefing was held to diminish the transport-trauma. Patients with cardiopulmonary insufficiency are at risk as simultaneous appearance of acceleration, climbing rate, falling cabin pressure and emotional stress may produce serious complications. Additional education of the medical crew is required.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-01 | Journal of the World Association for Emergency and Disaster Medicine |