In the March 2021 issue:

Flight Risk Assessment Tools – what are the software options for operators?

Hoist training – the choice of virtual reality, mixed reality, classroom and real-life

FOAMed – the pros and cons of open medical information exchanges

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Flight Risk Assessment Tools – what are the software options for operators?

In the fast-moving world of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and search and rescue (SAR) operations, doing on-the-fly risk assessments can make an already hazardous job all the more dangerous…

FOAMed – the pros and cons of sharing medical education information online

You can get anything online now – next day delivery of pretty much whatever you want. But what about medical education, and the sharing of professional resources to foster international…

Interview: Inovytec / Jacomedic share insights into the Ventway Sparrow Ventilator

Morten Ovsteng, Product Manager for Jacomedic, spoke to AirMed&Rescue about the company’s role in distributing the Inovytec Ventway Sparrow Ventilator in the Nordic region throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

Hoist training influences and opportunities

Dr Joetey Attariwala shares an in-depth report into the latest technological advancements that are changing the ways in which hoist rescues can be trained for and executed

Interview: Dr Stephen Hearns shares lessons on peak performance under pressure

Dr Stephen Hearns spoke to Mandy Langfield about his latest venture into training, which focuses on high performance in high-pressure situations – something the former head of the Scottish Emergency…

Case Study: TrustAir on the aeromedical transfer of Covid-19 patients

Flying a Covid-positive patient is a huge challenge from both a teamwork and a professional perspective. Dr Peter Turi of TrustAir described how his team manages Covid patients

How to be an air medical pilot

Mike Biasatti details the professional and personal qualities that make air medical pilots unique in their skillset; examining their resilience and ability to perform on-the-spot risk assessments in the face…

Getting the medical team involved in aircraft conversions

Sean Bryan of REVA Air Ambulance describes the role that he and the medical team play when it comes to converting a business jet into an aircraft fit for critical…