Helicopter rescue involving the winching of a physician.

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_D788C2712627
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Helicopter rescue involving the winching of a physician.
Périodique
Air Medical Journal
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Corniche J., Pasquier M., Yersin B., Kern C., Schoettker P.
ISSN
1532-6497 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1067-991X
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2012
Volume
31
Numéro
2
Pages
87-91
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Résumé
INTRODUCTION: We sought to study the operational and medical aspects of helicopter rescue missions involving the use of a winch.¦SETTING: A single helicopter-based medical service of a pre-alpine region of Switzerland.¦METHODS: We prospectively studied consecutive primary rescue interventions involving winching of a physician, from October 1, 1998 to October 1, 2002. Demographic, medical and operational aspects as well as outcome at 48 hours were analyzed.¦RESULTS: We included 133 patients. Most (74%) were male, with traumatic injuries (77%). The median scene time of the nine severely injured patients (Injury Severity Scale [ISS] > 15) was significantly longer compared with the other patients (54 vs 37 minutes; P < .05). The main medical procedures performed were orotracheal intubation (n = 5), fracture reductions (n = 5), major analgesia with sedation (n = 4), and intravenous fluid administration of more than 1,500 mL (n = 4). Fourteen (10%) patients suffering from minor injuries were triaged by the physician and not airlifted to the hospital. All 133 patients were alive at 48 hours. Sixty-nine (52%) were still hospitalized. No secondary interhospital transfer was required.¦CONCLUSION: Our study provides a better knowledge of injury profile, medical aspects, and outcomes of patients rescued necessitating a winching procedure.
Mots-clé
Adult, Air Ambulances/manpower, Air Ambulances/statistics & numerical data, Female, Humans, Injury Severity Score, Male, Middle Aged, Physicians, Prospective Studies, Switzerland, Triage, Wounds and Injuries/diagnosis, Wounds and Injuries/therapy
Pubmed
Open Access
Oui
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11/07/2012 10:28
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20/08/2019 15:57
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