helicopter request Flashcards

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Q

explain ANTS

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  • Access: access is difficult and a helicopter is the most appropriate means of
    extrication.
  • Number: the number of patients at the scene exceeds the capacity of road resources.
  • Time: the patient has a time sensitive condition and a helicopter will result in a clinically significant time saving (see table below) in the patient arriving in hospital.
  • Skill: the patient requires personnel with specific skills and a helicopter will result in a clinically significant time saving in appropriately skilled personnel reaching the patient.
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