Air medical journal
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Air medical journal · Nov 2007
Helicopter emergency medical service in Italy: reality and perspectives.
The organization of a homogeneous medical emergency system was developed in Italy in 1999. Currently, 104 stations manage medical emergencies with ambulances and 47 helicopter-capable bases for more difficult missions. The current study describes the organization of the helicopter emergency system in Italy. ⋯ The data show the activity of the helicopter-ambulance service, the role of anesthetists within the helicopter-based Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) team, and the diverse organization of training for medical staff in different regions of Italy.