Respiratory issues in aeromedical patient transport.
Respiratory considerations in aeromedically evacuated patients are the cornerstone of safe, successful transport. Maintenance of the ABCs and ongoing resuscitation including pulmonary/ventilator stabilization and management en route are paramount. All of these goals are predicated on a well-developed understanding of hypobaric pulmonary physiology and hypobaric effects on medical devices, a solid grasp of the inherent limits of an aeromedical environment, and the resolute accomplishment of both initial and follow-up team member training.
Farmer
J C
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Department of Critical Care, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA.
D017732:Air Ambulances; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012119:Respiration / Q000502:physiology*; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical