Air Medical Considerations Flashcards
Although it was debated by historians, the first medical transport could have occurred in which military conflicts?
1870 Prussian Siege of Paris
When was the first helicopter transport?
World War II
Rotor-Wing transports are typically used for transports less than _____ nautical miles? and occur at altitudes less than _____ feet?
150 nautical miles
10,000 feet
Fixed-Wing transports are typically used for transports greater than ____ nautical miles? and occur at altitudes up to _______ feet?
150 nautical miles
38,000 feet
What are the four major contributing factors to a HEMS crash as identified by the NTSB? and which is the greatest hazard?
1) Weather - (greatest hazard)
2) Human Error
3) Mechanical Failure
4) Obstacle Strikes
Multiple factors cause an accident NOT one single event.
What is the 51% Rule?
Is the rule that allows any crew member the right to decline a flight at any time for any reason without fear of repercussion from administration or other crew members.
What is “Helicopter Shopping”?
Helicopter shopping occurs when sequential calls are made to numerous air medical providers in an attempt to find a service that will accept a mission that others have declined.
What is the cardinal sin of requesting air medical transport?
Having a patient transported by air when they could have reached an appropriate hospital quicker by ground
_____ miles or _____ minute ground transport time is considered to be the minimum to which air medical transport is beneficial to the patient.
30, 30
What is CFR Part 91?
Governs the operation of all aircraft within the United States, including waters within 3 nautical miles.
What is CFR Part 135?
Governs the operations of all commuter, or on-demand commercial operations.
Between CFR Part 91 and CFR Part 135, which is more strict? and what is the biggest difference between the two?
Title 14 CFR Part 135
The difference is the weather minimums in which the aircraft is allowed to operate and the pilot work/crew rest period.
When does HEMS operations fall under each CFR?
Only the transport portion of the HEMS mission falls under 14 CFR Part 135. When it is just the crew the aircraft operates under 14 CFR Part 91.
What is the ideal landing zone? and the slope of the LZ cannot exceed _______ degrees?
100’ x 100’
5 degrees
What is the most hazardous area of the aircraft?
Tail Rotor
