Essential reading for air rescue professionals Issue 8 - June-July 2009
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Feature
The big chill:
In-flight therapeutic hypothermia for cardiac patients
Feature
Heavyweight patients, part 1:
Upgrading aircraft equipment to cope with larger patients
News Analysis
Canadian SAR controversy:
Both sides of the S-92 oil transport rescue story
Latest headlines:
CALSTAR reveals vertical guidance system
1 July 2009
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has revealed new technology which, according to the US organisation, will save countless numbers of lives through its 'dramatically enhanced abilities' and allowing for increased safety to make landings under instrument flight rules (IFR). more »
New EMS chopper for Boston
30 June 2009
Independent non-profit air ambulance organisation Boston Medflight has announced the purchase of a new helicopter - a Sikorsky S-76.
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Fire forces evacuation in Spain
30 June 2009
Around 70 people have been evacuated just outside the town of Sorbas in southern Spain after two fires broke out in nearby parkland, according to Europa Press, which cited sources from the Guardia Civil. more »
Phoenixville Hospital to gain helipad
29 June 2009
Phoenixville Hospital, US, has received approval from the local borough council to construct a helipad on top of its new emergency room tower. more »
L-3 to build CH-47F operational flight trainer
26 June 2009
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) has been awarded a $31.8-million contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation in support of the US Army's Flight School XXI programme. more »
Medical conversion launched for S-92
25 June 2009
Spectrum Aeromed has announced successful certification and integration of single modular air medical equipment on two VIP Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. more »
