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Does Medevac Save Time? | Monday Afternoon Journal Club | The Overrun

Summary In this episode, Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester discuss the effectiveness of air medical transport in improving survival rates for trauma patients. They analyze a study that indicates a significant survival advantage when patients are transported by air within a specific time frame. The conversation also delves into the criteria for determining when air transport is necessary and the risks associated with it. The hosts emphasize the importance of making informed decisions regarding air medical transport to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Keywords air medical transport, survival rates, trauma care, emergency services, patient outcomes, transport guidelines, helicopter transport, EMS, trauma surgery, field triage Takeaways Air medical transport can improve survival rates if time saved is between 13 to 17 minutes. The study analyzed over 280,000 patients to determine survival advantages. Not all patients benefit from air transport; criteria must be met. Over-triaging patients can lead to no improvement in outcomes. Air transport should not be a default decision based on distance alone. The risk to patients and crews increases with air transport. Infographics can effectively communicate complex data. Understanding the specific needs of patients is crucial for transport decisions. Air medical transport is beneficial for a narrow subset of cases. Proper use of air transport tools is essential for patient care. Titles The Impact of Air Medical Transport on Survival Rates Understanding Air Transport in Trauma Care Sound bites "Helicopters are cool. Do more helicopters." "Make infographics great again." "This paper kind of hits that sweet spot." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Air Medical Transport 02:51 Survival Advantages of Air Medical Transport 05:56 Evaluating the Need for Air Transport 08:36 Conclusion and Future Considerations Overrunems.com