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Article: Pitfalls in Aeromedical and Ground Crew Engagement: Lessons Learned
- Article from:
- Military Medicine
- Article date:
- October 1, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Oct 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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ABSTRACT Aeromedicai (AM) evacuation of trauma victims from action is an integral part of trauma care. The Israeli Air Force Rescue and Evacuation Unit is responsible for nearly all AM evacuations in Israel. We present three recent cases, within 1 year of operation, of engagement process failure during evacuations performed by the Rescue and Evacuation Unit. We then discuss possible pitfalls and lessons learned. In sum, we reveal that successful AM and ground crew engagement can save lives, as long as the engagement process is as short and efficient as possible.
INTRODUCTION
Aeromedical (AM) evacuation of trauma victims from the action scene is an integral part of prehospital trauma care.12 ...