Describe the use of air medical transport.

Description should include

• safe air medical operations
• criteria for using air medical response
• medical risks/needs/advantages.

Note: the extent of information presented in this area will vary at the regional and local level.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What factors must be considered to justify the use of air medical transport?
• What are the two types of air medical transport?
• How can an EMT help to ensure safety of self, the patient, and others during air medical transport?