Conference review: Southeast Asia Clinical Considerations in Aeromedical Transport
The 3rd Clinical Considerations in Aeromedical Transport (CCAT) training course, produced by CCAT Aeromedical Training of the UK and organised by Asian Assistance, took place at Rangsit University in Bangkok…
US-based HEMS pilot Mike Biasatti considers the issue of the looming pilot shortage in the US, and suggests the establishment of a national mentoring team that will attract and retain…
Transporting patients after a decompressive craniectomy
Dr Thomas Buchsein of FAI Flight Ambulance (FAI) in Germany spoke to AirMed&Rescue about the challenges of transporting patients after a decompressive craniectomy
Changes to ICAO Annex 14 - helipad firefighting standards
The current ICAO Annex 14 will likely be amended next year to include significant changes, especially in terms of firefighting requirements for helicopter landing platforms. Sébastien Hingant, Area Sales Manager…
Cory Oaks discusses the importance of training for complicated airway management in a pre-hospital setting – and this means more than practising with a mannequin in a quiet, well-lit room…