Author/Editor		Tomazin, Iztok; Kovacs, Tim
Title		Medicinska priporočila za uporabo helikopterjev pri reševanju v gorah: uradne smernice mednarodne komisije za gorsko urgentno medicino ICAR MEDCOM, namenjene oblastem, reševalnim organizacijam in operaterjem helikopterjev
Translated title		Medical considerations in the use of helicopters in mountain rescue: official guidelines of the international commission for mountain emergency medicine ICAR MRDCOM, intended for local authorities, rescue organisations and helicopter operators
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, Vajd R, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja. Zbornik 10. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2003 jun 11-14; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 108-12
Language		slo
Abstract		This article reflects the consensus of opinion of the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine ICAR-MEDCOM which has full responsibility for the content. The outcome of patient care can be dramatically improved by bringing rapid rescue-rnedical care to the mountain rescue scene and by rapid transport to a medical facility. The use of helicopter for these purposes is common. It is necessary when it has clear advantages for victims in comparison with ground rescue and transport. Helicopters should work within the existing emergency medical system and must be staffed by appropriate mountain rescue and medically-trained personnel. Activation time should be as short as possible. Activation of a heficopter for a mountain rescue should primarily include indication, assessment of flight and safety conditions. No other mediators or delaying factors should be permitted. Main safety criteria are appropriate mountain rescue and flight training, competence of erew, radio communication between-the air and ground crew, mis: sion briefing before the rescue. Criteria for a helicopter used for mountaio rescue are proper medical and rescue equipment, load capacity, adequate space etc. There are two main groups of indications for use of a helicopter for mountain rescue - according to the patient's condition and the circumstances at the site of the accident. All persons responsible for the activation of the helicopter rescue operation should be aware of specific problems in the mountains or wilderness.
Descriptors		AIRCRAFT MOUNTAINEERING ACCIDENTS WOUNDS AND INJURIES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION OF PATIENTS