J Korean Med Assoc.
2020 Apr;63(4):188-192. 10.5124/jkma.2020.63.4.188.
Introduction and characteristics of helicopter emergency medical services
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Choenan, Korea
- KMID: 2501730
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2020.63.4.188
Abstract
- Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) are a part of air medical services. The transportation of patients using helicopters or airplanes is a core element of the air medical services. HEMS have developed from militarybased transportation, which used helicopters on the battlefield. HEMS have played an important role in properly transporting critical patients before the golden time elapses. The optimal strategies for the operation of HEMS at any emergency medical system are dependent on the characteristics of the regional emergency medical system, diversitiy of HEMS organizations, and the legal background of each country. Therefore, every participant, including the government, medical personnel, and HEMS organizations, should concentrate their efforts toward the establishment of HEMS. Other than the factors related to patients, the key element in facilitating the establishment of HEMS is the safety of the flight and crew members.
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