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An airborne intensive care facility (fixed wing)

J E Gilligan1, P Goon, G Maughan

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study describes a fixed-wing aircraft configured as an airborne intensive care unit, successfully completing 2000 missions. The aircraft provides critical care capabilities for long-distance patient transport.

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Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Critical Care Transport
  • Aviation Medicine

Background:

  • Airborne intensive care facilities are crucial for rapid medical transport over long distances.
  • Existing transport solutions may have limitations in capacity and medical equipment.
  • The Beechcraft KingAir B200 C platform offers potential for specialized medical configurations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and capabilities of a fixed-wing aircraft converted into an airborne intensive care facility.
  • To evaluate its operational performance over a defined mission period.
  • To highlight features enabling critical care during aeromedical evacuations.

Main Methods:

  • Description of a Beechcraft KingAir B200 C aircraft modified for intensive care.

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  • Details on medical equipment including patient monitors (CARDIOCAP™, SIEMENS 630™/PROPAQ™) and oxygen systems.
  • Specification of patient capacity (two stretchers standard, three in emergencies) and medical crew accommodation.

    • Main Results:

    • The airborne intensive care facility completed 2000 missions between 1987-1992.
    • Missions covered distances up to 1300 km.
    • The aircraft demonstrated satisfactory aviation performance with single-pilot operation.

    Conclusions:

    • The modified fixed-wing aircraft effectively serves as an airborne intensive care unit.
    • It provides a viable solution for long-distance aeromedical transport of critically ill patients.
    • The configuration supports comprehensive medical care during flight.