Objective
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To ensure safe operations around the
helicopter on scene responses
Scene Activation Criteria based on the NAEMSP (National Association for
Emergency Physicians) Guidelines
Discussion topics
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Locations and Aircraft
• When and how to call for a helicopter
• What information is necessary
• What information is helpful
• Choose and preparing a landing area
• Landing aircraft, loading patients
• Membership Program
Aircraft Crews
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Pilots
• Highly trained experienced professionals
• Exceed minimum hour requirements (most former military)
• Currently conducting NVG OPS
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Nurse/Paramedics Staff
• Certified ACLS, PALS, NALS (NRP), TNATC/ATLS, FPC,
CCEMTP, CEN, CFRN, CCRN
• Critical care trained
• Minimum five years field/ER/ICU experience
Aircraft Locations
• Clovis NM-Rotor
• Lubbock, TX-Rotor
• Lubbock, TX-Fixed Wing
• Seminole, TX-Rotor
• Odessa, TX-Rotor
• Fort Stockton, TX-Rotor
AeroCare’s Fleet
When and How to Call
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Always Call 911
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Early Activation…Sooner is Better
Any public service/safety person can call
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• EMS/Fire personnel
• Law enforcement
• Safety officers
Indications
Medical Emergencies
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Heart Attack
Stroke
Diabetic Emergencies
Time-Distance factors
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Transport to trauma center greater than 15 minutes
Transport time to local hospital by ground greater than transport time to
trauma center by helicopter.
Indications
Trauma
Burns
Paralysis
Partial or total amputation of any extremity (including digits).
Penetrating or Crushing injuries to head, chest or abdomen.
Heat Related Emergencies
Snake Bite
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Mechanism of Injury
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Unrestrained rollover
Vehicle vs. pedestrian
Falls > 15 feet
Vehicle ejection > 20 mph
Multiple trauma victims
Dispatch Information
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Name and return contact information of caller
Scene type
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Medical or trauma
Motor Vehicle Collision, fire, hazmat, etc
Where scene is located (GPS Coordinates)
Helpful Information
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Landmarks close to scene
Any medical information available
Number of patients on scene
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Injuries
Treatment provided
Preferred facility (on arrival)
Choose a Landing Zone
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100x100ft for daytime/nighttime
• No trees or tall grasses
• Downwind of scene
• Hard and flat
• Concrete
• Asphalt
• Gravel
• Grass
• Dirt
• Brush
Preparing a Landing Zone
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Walk the area and clear any loose debris
Make note of possible hazards:
• Power poles/lines
• Fences
• Guide Wires
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Remain a sufficient distance from the patient
area….200-300 feet is recommended.
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Make note of wind direction
• Helicopters like their nose into the wind
DO NOT APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT
Preparing a Landing Zone
WIND
100 x 100
Preparing a Landing Zone
WIND
Landing Aircraft
Be aware of brown out and white out situations.
Approach
Set up LZ at a distance 2X the tallest obstacle
ALL WEATHER OPERATOR
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Helicopter operates in Visual
Flight Rules
• NVG Equipped
(100% of RW fleet)
• Airplane operates in Visual
and Instrument Flight Rules
• All aircraft operate 24/7 - 365
days/year
Image as seen through NVG’s
Loading the Patient
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NEVER go past the side doors towards the
rear
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TAIL ROTOR IS
DEADLY
Assist the medical crew as directed to load
the patient
When the patient is loaded move toward
the front of the aircraft and wait for the
medical crew to escort you away from the
aircraft
Patient Transport
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Transport to most appropriate facility
• Patient request depends on necessity
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Can provide update upon arrival
Membership Program
AeroCare Membership Program
As a member of AeroCare, you are automatically
a member of the
The largest membership network of its kind in the
USA
Peace of Mind.
• Members enjoy the security of No-out-of-pocket
expenses for medically necessary air transport by
AeroCare or any one of our AMCN service
partners.
• Covers all members of Household
• AeroCare household memberships cover everyone
residing in home. And Kids away at college!
• No Health Insurance required!
• AeroCare does not ask for insurance or health
information. No pre-existing condition exclusion
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Largest Air Medical Network in the US
200+ bases
30 states
1,400,000+ members and growing
Medical Helicopters and Airplanes
Modern fleet and state of art equipment
Membership Availability
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Households covered for only $65 a YEAR
Group Discounts are available for
employers, associations, and affinity
groups
• Discounts increase as enrollment
increases
• Low cost employee benefit
Event/Ranch/Workplace/Etc. Site plans
Fundraisers
MUNICIPAL SITE PLANS
Municipal Site Plans
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Texas Counties: Andrews, Crane,
Crockett, Lipscomb, McMullen,
Kennedy, Kinney, Pecos, Reagan,
Schleicher, Throckmorton, Upton, Ward,
Yoakum.
Texas Cities: Farwell
New Mexico Cities: Jal, Eunice
North Dakota County: Billings
In Progress: West Virginia, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Georgia, California
REMEMBER…AS A PATIENT,
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
CHOOSE YOUR
PROVIDERS!!!!
Thank You!
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A big Thank You to everyone for their
help and safety awareness
None of this would be possible without
you
We appreciate your continued support
throughout the region!
Everyone Be Safe Out There!