What exactly does ‘critical care’ mean in a medical transport setting?
Eileen Frazer, Executive Director of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), shared the latest changes the organization is making to its standards, which define exactly what ‘critical…
Three Little Pigs – or, how hard work and dedication pay off
In the third of four features, aeromedical pilot Mike Biasatti stresses the importance of being the master of the airframe you’re piloting, while demanding of yourself an expert grasp…
Stopping the bleed – what difference is it making to patient mortality?
Treatment for trauma patients is constantly evolving, with blood products, tranexamic acid, and modern tourniquets becoming more popular with HEMS operators in both military and civilian settings. Jane Collingwood explores…
Managing bariatric patients onboard air ambulances
Dr Joetey Attariwala looks at the challenges air ambulance providers face in safely transporting bariatric patients, and how better mission planning means better patient care