What is aeromedical evacuation?
The discipline, mission types, and the responsibilities of each team member.
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- Distinguish ground from air medical evacuation
- Understand the transport chain from activation to handover
- Identify the mission decision-makers
Care in motion
Medical evacuation is not simply transport. It is continuous clinical care in a changing, resource-limited environment. Success depends on matching the patient, crew, transport platform, and destination.
Mission types
Missions may begin at the scene or another facility, and may be domestic or international. Each type has different requirements for time, crew, equipment, permissions, and contingencies.
The starting rule
Always ask: Why are we moving this patient now? What benefit is expected? What risks may emerge during the journey? If these answers are unclear, the transport plan is incomplete.