Physician Oversight of Air-Based Emergency Medical Services: A Joint Position Statement of NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA

• 2021

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• John Lyng; Brandon Bleess; Justin Fairless; Francis Guyette; Christian Martin-Gill; Michael Steuerwald
PMID: 33400609DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2020.1863534

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This position statement describes how doctors should supervise air-based emergency medical services, like helicopters that help sick or injured people. The statement is from three major medical groups. It explains why having doctors involved is important for patient safety and good care. It also gives advice on how doctors can guide the teams, make rules, and review what happens during flights to help improve future care.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Clinical Competence; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Staff, Hospital; Patient Care Management; Physicians; Professional Practice; Transportation of Patients; United States; Air Ambulances; Guideline

Institutions: National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP); American College of Emergency Physicians; Air Medical Physician Association (AMPA)

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