title: Air medical transport services in North Carolina.
abstract: Air medical transport is an important component of contemporary prehospital care for patients with time-sensitive conditions and those whose clinical needs exceed the expertise of local providers. Early contact with trained flight dispatchers facilitates air transport. Appropriate stabilization, effective communication, and transfer of medical documents ensure that transports are appropriate, timely, and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gibbs
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D017732:Air Ambulances; D009657:North Carolina; D018579:Patient Selection; D014187:Transportation of Patients