ABSTRACT

This book focuses on the principles of aeromedical transport and includes latest research and new chapters on the transport of intensive care patients and medical emergencies/death in flight. It is intended for medical personnel whose duties include the transportation of the sick and injured by air.

part I|26 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 1|10 pages

History of Aeromedical Transportation

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

Overview

part II|48 pages

Physics and Physiology

chapter Chapter 3|9 pages

The Atmosphere

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

The Physiological Effects of Altitude

chapter Chapter 5|7 pages

The Biodynamics of Flight

chapter Chapter 6|12 pages

Transmeridian and Long Haul Flights

part III|61 pages

Operational Considerations

chapter Chapter 7|19 pages

Operational Aspects of Aeromedical Transport

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

The Medical Flight Crew

chapter Chapter 9|27 pages

Aeromedical Equipment

part IV|96 pages

Clinical Considerations

chapter Chapter 10|9 pages

Indications for Aeromedical Transport

chapter Chapter 12|7 pages

Transport of Patients with Spinal Injuries

chapter Chapter 13|5 pages

Transport of Burns Patients

chapter Chapter 14|5 pages

Transport of the Obstetric Patient

chapter Chapter 15|16 pages

Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients

chapter Chapter 16|7 pages

Critical Care Transfers and Retrievals

chapter Chapter 17|16 pages

Nursing Care in the Air

part V|51 pages

Organization and Administration