Procedures
Latest news about procedures.
COLOGNE, May 26, 2020 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today launched a programme to monitor the implementation of its COVID-19 operational guidelines…
The EASA Rotorcraft Committee has developed the recommendations to help you manage the health risks associated with Helicopter operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to the poster…
While some helicopter operations have continued through the crisis, you might be in the situation that you might now have the chance to fly more…
Extract: Critical care transport organizations are nimble, operationally focused institutions that can aid in managing crises. Ornge provides air ambulance and critical care transport services…
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a substantial impact on the incidence of cardiac arrest and survival. The challenge is to find the correct…
German rescue service DRF Lufrettung has presented findings from a field test investigating the potential risk from released droplets by infectious patients for helicopter crews.…
EMS professionals must be aware that COVID-19 does occur in children, perhaps more than is recognized. Read the article in JEMS here.
" It seems like every time we get to a good spot, we find a new challenge. This time around it is not virus related. …
Ten people, from seven different high-volume helicopter medical emergency services (HEMS) from five different countries collaborated to make an article about Covid-19; support tools and…
This guidance including additional donning and doffing guidance is also available through the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) plus app (if available in…
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge to critical care retrieval systems, which often depend on small teams of specialists who live and work together closely.
Devon Air Ambulance has resumed air operations after the successful introduction of several innovative new aviation solutions, which means it can now provide greater protection…
Case-type: Personal protective equipment / clinical logistics Author: Stian Mohrsen, HEMS Paramedic (University Hospital Southampton / Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance)Peer reviewed. Abstract…
Documents provided by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) COVID-RW-PacketDownload COVID-RW-Pilot-Procedure-4.10Download
This guideline was provided on 24 April 2020 and will be subject to evolving knowledge and experience of COVID-19. As countries are at different stages…
Intubating and extubating patients in the operating room represents a high risk of exposure to aerosol droplets. Personal protective equipment must be utilized to protect…
This document provides guidance for national competent authorities (NCAs) to consider when granting exemptions under Art. 71(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (hereinafter, the Basic Regulation)…
Prehospital triage and care under resource scarcity in the hospital sector (particularly in intensive care) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full article here: SGNOR-Empfehlung_COVID19-Triage_V2.0-EN_20200408Download
Intensive care measures can be very stressful for all those involved, which is why the SAMS has drawn up the medical-ethical guidelines "Intensive-care interventions" (2013)…
Three procedure instruction videos (in German) of patient takeover, loading and in flight: Takeover Loading In flight
Demonstration of donning and doffing of COVID -19 PPE used by the Hungarian HEMS.COVID-19-PPE-instructions-Hungarian-Air-Ambulance Download
This document provides guidance for national competent authorities (NCAs) to consider when granting exemptions under Art. 71(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (hereinafter, the Basic Regulation)…
Today the FDA issue guidance intended to “ help expand the availability of surgical apparel for health care professionals, including gowns (togas), hoods, and surgeon’s…
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In exceptional, resource-limited circumstances. Read article.
One of the most critical issues regarding 2019 nCoV patients is the transitory phase between initial symptoms and potentially severe evolution requiring critical care, while…
The CDC has updated their PPE and EPA-registered disinfectant recommendations for all first responders who anticipate close contact with possible COVID-19 cases. Read article.
Preventing aerosol-generating procedures while treating prehospital COVID-19 patients. Read article.
Source: naemt.org
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