Introduction to Air Medicine

Table of Contents



Foreword

I. Introduction

II. Organizational Structure

III. History of Air Medicine

IV. Mission Types

V. Safety and Risk Management

VI. Communications

VII. Personnel

VIII. Aircraft and Equipment

IX. Flight Physiology

X. Common Patient Types

XI. Preparing the Patient for Air Medical Transport

XII. Medical Direction

XIII. Quality Management

XIV. Finance

XV. Benefits of an Air Medical Program

XVI. Outreach and Promotional Activities

XVII. Military Operations

XVIII. International Air Medicine

XIX. Fixed-Wing Operations

XX. Starting an Air Medical Program

Appendix A: Setting Up a Landing Zone

Appendix B: Aircraft Photography

Appendix C: Specialty Certifications (CFRN/FP-C)

Appendix D: Ground Transport Systems

Appendix E: Search and Rescue

Appendix F: Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

References

Index