In this issue: Police helicopter medical interiors: Is a modular solution the answer for an aircraft performing many roles? Profile: South Africa Police Service: Insights into the operations of the Air Wing News Analysis: Crash-resistant fire systems - Are regulations going to be enough? News Analysis: What if … the pilot falls ill in flight? - Lessons to be learned from recent events Feature: Flood water rescues - Tried and tested techniques Feature: US Air Force aeromedical evacuation research - Preventing the second hit to patients Read full issue

In this issue

Provider Profile: Jet Rescue Air Ambulance

Based in Mexico, Jet Rescue provides international fixed-wing air ambulance services to insurance and private clients. James Paul Wallis spoke to CEO Carlos Salinas to find out more about the…

Company Profile: Kopter

Entering the headquarters of Kopter in Wetzikon, Switzerland, what immediately strikes you is the air of quiet excitement; as well as the large helicopter placed in the middle of the…

Colonel (Ret.) Elizabeth Mann-Salinas, PhD, RN, FCCM,

Interview: Col Elizabeth Mann-Salinas

Gathering sufficient data in order to reach viable conclusions is an issue that many in the air rescue community face. For air medical crews in the military seeking to ensure…

David Lockey, National Director of Welsh Flying Medics

Interview: Professor David Lockey

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Professor David Lockey, the new National Director of the Welsh Flying Medics, about his experience in the charity air ambulance sector, and how he sees the future…

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Evidence-based research into in-flight stressors on critical patients

Amy Gallagher reports on new US Air Force evidence-based research on aeromedical evacuation in-flight stressors, the findings of which may alleviate a ‘second hit’ to patients

Provider Profile: Airlec Ambulance

Group Medical Director Dr Yann Rouaud introduced Airlec Ambulance’s blood carrying capacity to the travel insurance and assistance community at the ITIC Global event in November last year. AirMed&Rescue found…

SWIFTWATER RESCUE TECHNIQUES: PART I

Rescuing victims from floods with helicopters is a complex and dangerous business, but when performed correctly, it can save lives without risking those of the crew, or the aircraft in…

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Italian Army Mountain Troop training exercises

Every year, the Italian Army’s Mountain Troops organise a skiing championship called CaSTA, which is actually organised to test the operational capabilities of the Mountain Troops

Provider Profile: South African Police Service Air Wing

The South African Police Service has operated an Air Wing for 33 years, since 1985

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How are police helicopters adapted for medical care?

Law enforcement aviation divisions were at the forefront of the development of air medical services in the 20th Century, and police agencies around the world continue to fly patients by…

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Health and fitness of technical crew members

Dr Philip Lucas shares his personal thoughts on the health and fitness to fly of Technical Crew Members, based on his experience of working alongside Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA)

Should HEMS crew receive pilot training?

The vast majority of HEMS flights are performed in a single pilot configuration, which begs the question: what happens if the pilot suddenly becomes unwell during a flight? When this…

Crash-resistant fire system regulation: a collective cycle of compromises

Amy Gallagher explains the current status of crash resistant fire system regulations, and the possible outcome of the final ruling on the helicopter industry, while providing some of the updates…

Interview: Meredith Staib, CEO of Royal Flying Doctors Service Queensland

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Meredith Staib, CEO of the Royal Flying Doctors (RFDS) Queensland Section, about joining an iconic Australian organisation and embracing new technology to ensure a sustainable future