Lauren has worked in the publishing industry for eight years and reads and writes about healthcare, science and travel insurance on a daily basis. Her favourite aircraft is the plane from the title sequence of British educational children’s TV series Come Outside.

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Harnessing innovation for patient-oriented medical interiors

When reconfiguring an aircraft cabin for medical use, customized solutions can enhance functionality and facilitate the complex work of the crew. Lauren Haigh spoke to air ambulance operators to discover…

Lifesaving Mediterranean missions

In 2023 so far, more than 186,000 migrants and refugees successfully crossed the Mediterranean to Europe. But what of those who didn’t make the perilous journey? Search and rescue efforts…

The inside track on air ambulance medical interiors

An air ambulance interior that is optimized for safety and efficiency will maximize patient care. Industry experts share with Lauren Haigh the developments, limitations and future direction enhancing the delivery…

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Helicopter to hospital comms: The cornerstone of patient care

Every second counts in an emergency situation when a sick or injured patient is being transported via air ambulance to hospital. Effective comms are linked to quicker response times and…

New heights for ECMO

No longer restricted to the hospital ICU, ECMO has taken flight, with air ambulances undertaking ECMO transfers. But these are complex missions that are not without their challenges. Experts share…

Sustainability in engineering

Disruptive fuel and aircraft technologies are playing a key role in the aviation industry’s contributions to achieving global sustainability targets. Experts share with Lauren Haigh how they are approaching the…

When every second counts: transporting blood, organs and blood products

With the necessary equipment, training, standards and certification, helicopter air ambulances can carry blood and blood products for prehospital transfusions, while others transport organs for transplant. Operators and manufacturers share…

Multi-patient air medical transfers - best practice and protocols

Multiple-patient transport capacity is an important consideration for modern air ambulances, providing the right criteria is present and aligned. Experts share with Lauren Haigh concerns for this often essential process