Introduction to Air Medicine

Table of Contents

 

                Foreword                                                                                          

I.           Introduction                                                                                       

II.          Organizational Structure                                                                  

III.         History of Air Medicine

IV.         Mission Types 

V.          Safety and Risk Management 

VI.         Communications 

VII.        Personnel   

VIII.       Aircraft and Equipment 

IX.         Flight Physiology

X.          Common Patient Types 

XI.         Preparing the Patient for Air Medical Transport 

XII.        Medical Direction     

XIII.       Quality Management         

XIV.       Finance               

XV.        Benefits of an Air Medical Program        

XVI.       Outreach and Promotional Activities 

XVII.      Military Operations     

XVIII.     International Air Medicine

XIX.       Fixed-Wing Operations         

XX.        Starting an Air Medical Program  

Appendix A: Setting Up a Landing Zone  

Appendix B: Aircraft Photography   

Appendix C: Specialty Certifications (CFRN/FP-C)

Appendix D: Ground Transport Systems  

Appendix E: Search and Rescue  

Appendix F: Frequently Asked Questions 

Glossary                 

References 

Index