The Role of Helicopters in Emergency Medical Care Systems

Abstract

The major purpose of this paper is to contribute toward improved emergency medical care. The results of helicopter performance in civilian air rescue operations are presented. Suggestions as to the future role of helicopters within the emergency care system are discussed. The other major components of the emergency care system are examined and recommendations have been offered to aid in their improvement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0748695

Entities

People

  • David P. Skogman

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • California
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Emergencies
  • First Aid
  • Health Services
  • Helicopters
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physicians
  • Training
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • Vehicles
  • Victims

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Systems Analysis and Design