The study objective was to assess the need in Allegany and Garrett Counties for rapid helicopter transport in emergency situations and to examine several methods for meeting the need. The first part of the study presents an analysis of local need based on gaps in existing system, on prolonged response time of ground transportation, on interhospital transfers, on health risks, and on perceptions of local individuals. The following alternatives were studied--State Police-operated helicopter with MedEvac capability based in Cumberland; arrangements with private, local helicopter pilots for services as needed; expanded use of Life Flight out of Pittsburgh; dispatch of Army helicopter from Hagerstown as a last resort; directing the Frederick-based MedEvac to Morgantown and/or Pittsburgh instead of Baltimore for more cases; requesting that a physician trained in field emergency care accompany ambulance runs of a select nature; and relocating the Frederick MedEvac at a Hagerstown base.
An Analysis of Medevac and Other Alternatives for Allegany and Garrett Counties
1982
40 pages
Report
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English
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