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  • Public health
  • Aviation nursing

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences, extending beyond direct patient care.
  • Healthcare systems worldwide have been strained, necessitating innovative care delivery models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the role and challenges of a flight nurse caring for peripheral victims of COVID-19.
  • To illustrate the broader impact of the pandemic on healthcare professionals and support systems.

Main Methods:

  • Case study approach focusing on a flight nurse's experience.
  • Qualitative data collection through observation and interviews (assumed).

Main Results:

  • Flight nurses face unique challenges in managing patients with complex needs related to the pandemic.
  • The pandemic's effects create a demand for specialized aeromedical evacuation and critical care transport.

Conclusions:

  • Flight nursing is crucial in managing the peripheral impact of pandemics like COVID-19.
  • Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects on healthcare providers in critical transport roles.