Issue 111 | November 2020

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Innovations in critical care: The latest equipment and treatment options
Introducing IFR into HEMS operations: Planning and training are key
SAR equipment selection: Is there such a thing as the ‘right’ kit?
Electronic flight bags: Practicalities of use
Interview: Kolby Kolbet, LifeLink III VP Clinical Operations
Covid-19 in LATAM: Two providers share their experiences
Provider Profile: RACQ CQ Rescue

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IA MED course

Aeromedical crew training course launched

A new aeromedical crewmember training course has been developed by two experienced industry professionals, which will help crews to better understand and support pilots on air medical and SAR flights

Choosing the right SAR Equipment

SAR equipment selection: Is there such a thing as the ‘right’ kit?

Selecting the right equipment for your helicopter rescue mission can be a daunting task. Rob Munday from SR3 Rescue Concepts considers whether or not there is an answer for what...

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Covid-19 in LATAM

Two air ambulance companies in Latin America, USMX AirLink Ambulance in Mexico, and HELIDOSA in the Dominican Republic, have been battling the logistical and medical complications Covid-19 has caused. AirMed&Rescue...

Flightbag

Industry Voice: Electronic flight bags

Andrew Boniface gives his take on how pilots can safely and effectively introduce electronic flight bags to their cockpits to enhance operational safety without becoming over reliant on automation

Andrew Boniface

Provider Profile: RACQ CQ Rescue

RACQ CQ Rescue is a community-funded rescue helicopter with aeromedical and search and rescue capabilities based in Mackay. It is the lifeline of rural and remote communities across Central and...

Controls

Instrument Flight Rules operations for HEMS

Introducing instrument flight rules operations means increased safety for crews and patients. Barry Smith spoke to operators and training providers to find out how complicated they are to implement

Helicopter

Innovations in critical care

Dr Joetey Attariwala spoke to military and civilian aeromedical care providers to find out which tools they are currently using in their arsenal to provide the best possible care to...

Dr Joetey Attariwala

Helicopter

Interview: Kolby Kolbet, LifeLinkIII

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Kolby Kolbet, Vice-President of Clinical Services at Life Link III, about overcoming the challenges 2020 has brought, and how his experiences as a first responder led to...

Mandy Langfield