Thank You For Not Flying

Thank You For Not Flying

Bledsoe, a physician, argues that using helicopters as ambulances does more harm than good. Recent studies have begun to demonstrate that few patients actually benefit from medical helicopter transport, even during most emergencies. Thirty-five medical helicopter accidents occurred in the US in 2004...

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Veröffentlicht in:Air & space Smithsonian 2006-06, Vol.21 (2), p.48-49
1. Verfasser: Bledsoe, Bryan E
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aircraft accidents & safety
Emergencies
Helicopters
Medical treatment
Patients
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Zusammenfassung:Bledsoe, a physician, argues that using helicopters as ambulances does more harm than good. Recent studies have begun to demonstrate that few patients actually benefit from medical helicopter transport, even during most emergencies. Thirty-five medical helicopter accidents occurred in the US in 2004 and 2005.
ISSN:0886-2257