COVID-19: experiences of roadside logistics from a UK air ambulance service

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is so widespread that any patient in the prehospital environment is considered a significant transmission risk. UK charity air ambulances are affected by challenges regarding air equipment decontamination, staff redeployment and acquisition of personal protective equipment. This has led services to change their mode of operation and contribute to other areas of healthcare that have sprung up in response to the pandemic. Implementing adapted processes and assuming a clear clinical approach can help prevent transmission and uphold service integrity.

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https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2020.12.7.263

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http://hdl.handle.net/1893/32884