AirMed&Rescue Jan/Feb 2022 issue out now
The latest issue of AirMed&Rescue explores the latest medical equipment carried onboard HEMS and fixed-wing air ambulances that is making a difference to patient outcomes, sensor technology that is changing the SAR sector, and medical transport billing
The first issue of 2022 contains a mix of content sure to appeal to every sector of the airborne special missions industry. US legislation is under scrutiny in our feature on how the No Surprises Act is going to affect providers of emergency medical transport services, while the impact of the latest and greatest medical equipment approved for use in the air is also examined. Meanwhile, the Royal Canadian Air Force has invested in its fixed-wing SAR fleet of CC295s with the addition of the latest sensor technology to aid it the mission of searching for victims.
Expert insights this month look at the role that new technology is playing in the role of drones in SAR scenarios – swarms of drones might feel like something out of a sci-fi movie, but being able to gather information collectively and share it instantly could bring about major changes for efficacy of SAR service provision. First responders are faced with trauma scenes and grief on a daily basis, so what are the best mechanisms for coping? We’ve got the inside track from Air Methods.
Interviews from a fixed-wing air ambulance pilot and veteran flight nurse round out the content for this issue, along with a profile of STARS air ambulance in Canada.
The latest medical equipment carried onboard HEMS and fixed-wing air ambulances making a difference to patient outcomes; sensor technology changing the SAR sector; medical transport billing; facing grief and trauma as a first responder; and drone swarms enhancing SAR provision.