Aeromedical Evacuation
Aeromedical Evacuation
Aeromedical Evacuation (pronunciation: air-o-med-i-cal e-vac-u-a-tion) is the process of transporting injured or critically ill patients by air transport, specifically designed for this purpose.
Etymology
The term "Aeromedical Evacuation" is derived from three words: "Aero" meaning air, "medical" referring to the field of medicine, and "evacuation" which means the removal of persons from a dangerous place to a safe place.
Definition
Aeromedical Evacuation is a critical component of military medical service and disaster response. It involves the use of military aircraft or civilian aircraft that have been equipped with medical equipment and staffed by medical personnel to provide in-flight medical care while transporting patients to healthcare facilities where they can receive further treatment.
Related Terms
- Air Ambulance: A specially equipped aircraft that can provide in-flight patient care.
- Casualty Evacuation: The process of removing casualties from the battlefield or disaster area.
- Medevac: Short for 'Medical Evacuation', often used interchangeably with Aeromedical Evacuation.
- Flight Nurse: A registered nurse who specialises in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients.
- Critical Care Air Transport Team: A team of medical personnel specially trained to provide critical care during air transport.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aeromedical Evacuation
- Wikipedia's article - Aeromedical Evacuation
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