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KMID : 0614720200630040193
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Journal of Korean Medical Association
2020 Volume.63 No. 4 p.193 ~ p.198
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Introduction and contemporary condition of helicopter emergency medical services in Korea
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Cho Jin-Seong
Yang Hyuk-Jun
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Abstract
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As most medical facilities in Korea have been concentrated in large cities, the need to improve emergency medical services in islands and mountainous areas has emerged. Consequently, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and local governments have introduced emergency medical helicopters (known as helicopter ambulances or air ambulances) with doctors in medically vulnerable areas. Having been introduced in two regions in 2011, air ambulances are operational in seven regions as of the end of 2019. The flight time is from sunrise to sunset, except in Gyeonggi province, which is open all day. Although the criteria for transport vary depending on whether an ambulance is available for operation, it is basically intended for emergency critical diseases, such as severe trauma, stroke, and acute myocardial infarction. From September 23, 2011 to December 31, 2018, a total of 10,367 transfer requests were received, which included 534 (5.2%) interruptions, 2,657 (25.6%) rejects, and 7,176 (69.2%) transfers.
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KEYWORD
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Air ambulances, Emergency medical services, Rural health services
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