A novel method of non-clinical dispatch is associated with a higher rate of critical Helicopter Emergency Medical Service intervention [PDF]
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2018 Background Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) are a scarce resource that can provide advanced emergency medical care to unwell or injured patients.
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Critical Care Innovations, 2019 INTRODUCTION: An essential link in the rescue system is the Polish Medical Air Rescue (PMAR). In Poland, PMAR helicopters are stationed at 21 permanent bases. Air teams are available directly to the place of the incident and as inter-hospital transport. They also play a significant role when they reach the patient first before the arrival of the ground
Kożuchowski, Sylwester +2 more
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Identifying patients transported by helicopter emergency medical services using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11: a scoping review. [PDF]
BMC Emerg MedBackground Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are an imperative life-saving strategy globally. This study aimed to identify patients transported by HEMS using the International Classification of Diseases 11th version (ICD-11).
Hu X, Jiang W, Liu S, Wu D, Chen C.
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Blood Product Supply for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service [PDF]
Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy, 2021 <b><i>Background:</i></b> Long patient transport times to trauma centers are a well-known problem in sparsely populated regions with a low hospital density. Transfusion of red blood cell concentrates (RBC) and plasma improves outcome of trauma patients with severe bleeding.
Kathleen Selleng +11 more
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The Development of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in the Republic of Ireland
Air Medical Journal, 2023 Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) have formed an integral component of the Irish health care system for the past decade; yet, the factors leading their commencement, their evolutions over this time, and the current model of service delivery have not been widely published.
David Hennelly +4 more
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Helicopter emergency medical services for elderly patients: clinical outcomes and disease patterns. [PDF]
BMC Emerg MedBackground The rapid aging of global populations necessitates evidence-based optimization of emergency medical services for elderly patients. This study evaluates helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) utilization patterns, clinical outcomes, and ...
Sutaşır MN +4 more
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A Retrospective Geospatial Simulation Study of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services’ Potential Time Benefit Over Ground Ambulance Transport in Northern South Africa [PDF]
Air Medical Journal, 2023 OBJECTIVE One of the most important benefits of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) is a time benefit, either through expedited access to the casualty or a reduction in the transport time to definitive care.
Willem Stassen +2 more
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Use of helicopter emergency medical services with a physician on board in severe pediatric trauma in Korea: a case report. [PDF]
J Trauma InjIn Korea, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) with a physician on board were introduced in September 2011, funded by both central and regional governments.
Lee Y, Kim G, Jung PY.
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Prehospital Patient and Family Aftercare Service in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: A Patient's Perspective. [PDF]
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Impact of helicopter emergency medical services base operating regime (24 h vs. 07:00-20:00) on mission volume and structure in Poland: a cross-sectional-longitudinal analysis with duty-time standardization (10 March-10 August 2025). [PDF]
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