ABSTRACT

Still the only book published anywhere in the world which is devoted entirely to the principles of aeromedical transport, Aeromedical Transportation has rightly become known as the sole reference for the industry. This second edition has been radically revised and updated; featuring the latest research, updated references and new chapters on the transport of intensive care patients, and medical emergencies/death in flight. Since the first edition was published in 1996, the concept of 'evidence-based medicine' has been accepted as essential in any book which endeavours to be the accepted knowledge base in its subject area. A very practical text, international in its approach, much of its content is devoted to clinical matters. Administration and organisation are also discussed, but are addressed from the standpoint of the clinical aeromedical escort. The text is suitable for medical, paramedical and nursing personnel and for those working in organizations whose duties include the transportation of the sick and injured by air.

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PART I INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|10 pages

History of Aeromedical Transportation

chapter 2|14 pages

Overview

part |2 pages

PART II PHYSICS AND PHYSIOLOGY

chapter 3|10 pages

The Atmosphere

chapter 5|8 pages

The Biodynamics of Flight

chapter 6|12 pages

Transmeridian and Long Haul Flights

part |2 pages

PART III OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

chapter 8|12 pages

The Medical Flight Crew

chapter 9|28 pages

Aeromedical Equipment

part |2 pages

PART IV CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS

chapter 10|10 pages

Indications for Aeromedical Transport

chapter 12|8 pages

Transport of Patients with Spinal Injuries

chapter 13|6 pages

Transport of Burns Patients

chapter 14|6 pages

Transport of the Obstetric Patient

chapter 15|16 pages

Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients

chapter 16|8 pages

Critical Care Transfers and Retrievals

chapter 17|16 pages

Nursing Care in the Air

part |2 pages

PART V ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION