When is an anesthesiologist needed in a helicopter emergency medical service in northern Norway?

• Published in: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
• Main Authors: Nielsen, E. W., Ulvik, A., Carlsen, A. W., Rannestad, B.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2002
• Subjects: Bodø; Norway; Northern Norway
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1399-6576.2002.460705.x; https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1034%2Fj.1399-6576.2002.460705.x; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1034/j.1399-6576.2002.460705.x

Background: A national air ambulance service, including helicopters and airplanes, was implemented in Norway in 1988. The main intention was to offer advanced medical services when needed. All helicopters are manned by anesthesiologists. Catchment areas for the 11 helicopters span from cities to sca...