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Taking to the skies.

I J Blumen, R S Gordon

    Emergency
    |October 6, 1989
    PubMed
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    Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) improve patient outcomes by providing rapid transport and advanced care. However, HEMS should complement, not replace, ground emergency medical services (EMS).

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Aeromedical Services
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) aim to enhance patient care through rapid transport.
    • The justification for HEMS lies in speed, crew expertise, and overcoming environmental barriers.
    • HEMS are crucial for improving patient outcomes when integrated with existing medical systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the role and impact of Helicopter EMS in patient care.
    • To emphasize HEMS as a complementary service to ground-based EMS.
    • To review literature on HEMS' effect on survival rates and hospital mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the efficacy of Helicopter EMS.
    • Analysis of patient transport to tertiary care and trauma centers.

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  • Examination of mortality rates in relation to HEMS utilization.

    • Main Results:

    • HEMS transport to specialized facilities is linked to improved survival rates.
    • A potential paradox exists where increased survival via HEMS may correlate with higher in-hospital mortality.
    • Patients surviving transport due to HEMS may present with more severe conditions, impacting hospital mortality rates.

    Conclusions:

    • HEMS significantly contribute to patient survival by enabling rapid transport to advanced care centers.
    • HEMS must be viewed as an integral part of a comprehensive EMS system, augmenting ground services.
    • The role of HEMS is to complement, not replace, ground ambulance services, ensuring efficient pre-hospital care.