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Marie
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Can someone explain Med flight to me?
My best friend wants to be a Med flight person... he makes it seem so interesting. I support him all the way.. is it safe.. #airline-industry #doctor
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Donna Curran
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Donna’s Answer
Hi Marie,
We have what we call LifeFlight here. It is essentially an air ambulance. The people that work on it are trained paramedics and of course the pilot. Your friend will be doing life saving techniques that they do in a ground ambulance but will be flying to get the patient to the hospital more quickly.
I am not a paramedic myself, but my best friend is.
Hope this helps.
We have what we call LifeFlight here. It is essentially an air ambulance. The people that work on it are trained paramedics and of course the pilot. Your friend will be doing life saving techniques that they do in a ground ambulance but will be flying to get the patient to the hospital more quickly.
I am not a paramedic myself, but my best friend is.
Hope this helps.
thank you maybe i can be with him
Marie
James Constantine Frangos
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hey there, Marie!
Imagine this: Med flight, which you might also know as medical flight or air ambulance, is like a flying hospital. It's used to quickly get patients who need urgent help to medical facilities. This is super important for people who are in places that are hard to reach or far from hospitals. It's also used to move patients from one healthcare place to another. The team on a med flight - the pilots, paramedics, and nurses - are all trained to give top-notch care while flying.
Now, you might be wondering, is it safe? Absolutely! Med flight operations have super strict safety rules to make sure everyone on board is safe. The aircraft they use are like mini-hospitals with all the latest medical gear. Plus, the medical pros on board know exactly what to do if there's an emergency while flying.
Safety is a big deal for med flights. They make sure their aircraft are in tip-top shape, follow all the aviation rules, and keep training their crews and medical staff. They also do a careful check of any risks before each flight. Plus, they work closely with local emergency teams and hospitals to make sure patients are moved safely and quickly.
Now, it's important to remember that like anything, med flight operations do have some risks. This is because flying and medical emergencies both come with their own risks. But, getting patients the specialized care they need quickly often makes these risks worth it. This is especially true in super urgent situations where driving may not be quick enough.
So, in a nutshell, med flight is a lifesaver for patients who need urgent medical help. While there's no such thing as a risk-free ride, med flights put safety first with strict rules and well-trained teams.
If you want to learn more, check out these top sources:
National Association of Air Medical Services (NAAMs) - naams.org
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - faa.gov
Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) - aams.org
And remember, it's totally okay to ask for help - that's what we're here for! And there's no rule against saying a little prayer either!
Take care,
JAMES.
Imagine this: Med flight, which you might also know as medical flight or air ambulance, is like a flying hospital. It's used to quickly get patients who need urgent help to medical facilities. This is super important for people who are in places that are hard to reach or far from hospitals. It's also used to move patients from one healthcare place to another. The team on a med flight - the pilots, paramedics, and nurses - are all trained to give top-notch care while flying.
Now, you might be wondering, is it safe? Absolutely! Med flight operations have super strict safety rules to make sure everyone on board is safe. The aircraft they use are like mini-hospitals with all the latest medical gear. Plus, the medical pros on board know exactly what to do if there's an emergency while flying.
Safety is a big deal for med flights. They make sure their aircraft are in tip-top shape, follow all the aviation rules, and keep training their crews and medical staff. They also do a careful check of any risks before each flight. Plus, they work closely with local emergency teams and hospitals to make sure patients are moved safely and quickly.
Now, it's important to remember that like anything, med flight operations do have some risks. This is because flying and medical emergencies both come with their own risks. But, getting patients the specialized care they need quickly often makes these risks worth it. This is especially true in super urgent situations where driving may not be quick enough.
So, in a nutshell, med flight is a lifesaver for patients who need urgent medical help. While there's no such thing as a risk-free ride, med flights put safety first with strict rules and well-trained teams.
If you want to learn more, check out these top sources:
National Association of Air Medical Services (NAAMs) - naams.org
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - faa.gov
Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) - aams.org
And remember, it's totally okay to ask for help - that's what we're here for! And there's no rule against saying a little prayer either!
Take care,
JAMES.
Terry Smith
Salesforce Consultant
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Terry’s Answer
Hi Marie, the crews on the flight for life type of helicopters are among the best in the industry, both front-end pilots and back-end paramedics. Bottom Line: If my son/daughter your age was looking to be a crew member...I wouldn't hesitate to support them.
There are certain risks though, just like anything. On top of this, these crews may end up being called out to a major crash that is far away from a major trauma center and the weather is very nice. But remember, many accidents happen when it's less than ideal conditions for the drivers on the roads and so that adds an additional element the crews need to be aware of as well. I personally have had (at least) one friend die while on duty, but you hear about them a bit more often because it is "out of the norm" and so it may seem out of proportion when it isn't.
So yes, just like everything else, there are risks, but the reward personally and to society is immense.
There are certain risks though, just like anything. On top of this, these crews may end up being called out to a major crash that is far away from a major trauma center and the weather is very nice. But remember, many accidents happen when it's less than ideal conditions for the drivers on the roads and so that adds an additional element the crews need to be aware of as well. I personally have had (at least) one friend die while on duty, but you hear about them a bit more often because it is "out of the norm" and so it may seem out of proportion when it isn't.
So yes, just like everything else, there are risks, but the reward personally and to society is immense.
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