20 Shifts Protocol Quiz - Aeromedical Transport

Guidelines for Aeromedical Transport and Landing Zones

• Criteria for potential need of aeromedical transport include need for ALS services, mass casualty incidents, prolonged extrication, insufficient EMS personnel, traffic conditions or geographic terrain, and certain types of injuries or medical emergencies.
• Paramedic in charge of the patient is responsible for determining if aeromedical transport is necessary and should notify Lake Emergency Dispatch as soon as possible.
• Air transport should be allowed to progress towards the scene to decrease response times if initial indications suggest air transport may be required.
• Incident command system shall be used on all air support situations through an agreement between Lake EMS and Lake Fire Chief's Association.
• Guidelines for landing zone preparation include the area being at least 125 ft. X 125 ft., level, free of overhead and ground obstructions, and marked with lights or EZ-LZ Landing kits.
• A landing zone should be at least 100 ft. away from any patient care activities if the patient is not in the back of an ambulance.
• The maximum acceptable ground slope is 5 degrees.
• The LZ Safety Officer, responsible for directional information, must be clearly identified and have radio contact with the helicopter via the LZ VHF channel when applicable.
• The helicopter pilot makes the final determination for a safe landing zone.
• Once the patient is ready to load, the helicopter crew may select 2 or 3 personnel to assist loading while being aware of the tail rotor and following the crew's directions for safety.
• The LZ Safety Officer should be wearing eye protection and must keep spectators at least 200 feet away from the touchdown area and emergency personnel at least 100 feet away.
• Lights should not be shone directly at the aircraft and no one should approach the helicopter after landing.

Guidelines for Aeromedical Transport and Landing Zones

• Criteria for potential need of aeromedical transport include need for ALS services, mass casualty incidents, prolonged extrication, insufficient EMS personnel, traffic conditions or geographic terrain, and certain types of injuries or medical emergencies.
• Paramedic in charge of the patient is responsible for determining if aeromedical transport is necessary and should notify Lake Emergency Dispatch as soon as possible.
• Air transport should be allowed to progress towards the scene to decrease response times if initial indications suggest air transport may be required.
• Incident command system shall be used on all air support situations through an agreement between Lake EMS and Lake Fire Chief's Association.
• Guidelines for landing zone preparation include the area being at least 125 ft. X 125 ft., level, free of overhead and ground obstructions, and marked with lights or EZ-LZ Landing kits.
• A landing zone should be at least 100 ft. away from any patient care activities if the patient is not in the back of an ambulance.
• The maximum acceptable ground slope is 5 degrees.
• The LZ Safety Officer, responsible for directional information, must be clearly identified and have radio contact with the helicopter via the LZ VHF channel when applicable.
• The helicopter pilot makes the final determination for a safe landing zone.
• Once the patient is ready to load, the helicopter crew may select 2 or 3 personnel to assist loading while being aware of the tail rotor and following the crew's directions for safety.
• The LZ Safety Officer should be wearing eye protection and must keep spectators at least 200 feet away from the touchdown area and emergency personnel at least 100 feet away.
• Lights should not be shone directly at the aircraft and no one should approach the helicopter after landing.