title: Pitfalls in aeromedical and ground crew engagement: lessons learned.
abstract: Aeromedical (AM) evacuation of trauma victims from action is an integral part of trauma care. The Israeli Air Force Rescue and Evacuation Unit is responsible for nearly all AM evacuations in Israel. We present three recent cases, within 1 year of operation, of engagement process failure during evacuations performed by the Rescue and Evacuation Unit. We then discuss possible pitfalls and lessons learned. In sum, we reveal that successful AM and ground crew engagement can save lives, as long as the engagement process is as short and efficient as possible.
authors.affiliation: Israeli Air Force Rescue and Aeromedical Evacuation Unit and the Office, Tel Nof, Israel.
authors.forename: Dagan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Meir T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Marmor
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Geftler
authors.forename: Erez
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Barenboim
mesh_terms: D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D017732:Air Ambulances / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008887:Military Medicine; D008889:Military Personnel; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries