Development of Plateau Emergency Medical Treatment System Mounted on Helicopter
- VernacularTitle:直升机高原应急医疗救护系统研制
- Author:
Haifeng XIAO
;
Taihu WU
;
Shiwei ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
helicopter;
plateau;
medical treatment
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
1993;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To develop a plateau emergency medical treatment system on the helicopter for firstaid of critical patients in the plateau at peace time and wartime.Method With the characteristics of M17B-7 helicopter considered,the components of the system were supposed to include a chest for pulmonary resuscitation and monitoring,a firstaid backpack,two thermal bags and four transport stretchers.Results The resuscitation and monitoring device was gifted with perfect ergonomic design,and the requirements for firstaid,resuscitation,rewarming and heat preservation were satisfied by the firstaid backpack and thermal bags.The system could be applied to emergency treatment of combined,multiple injuries,such as dressing,hemostasia and fixation,as well as keeping the respiratory tract unobstructed,efficient respiratory support,maintenance of vital signs and treatment of cold injury.Conclusion The plateau emergency medical treatment system on the helicopter behaves well in medical treatment and field survival ability,and thus can be allocated according to service requirements and troops' organizational system for searching and firstaid of the person in distress in the plateau.
