Saxony-Anhalt According to an expert, there is no need for another rescue helicopter for emergency treatment. However, experts suggest that the helicopter be expanded to operate 24/7 in the north of the country and new locations should be inspected. Related research carried out by the German Press Agency is confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior and the AOK Saxony-Anhalt upon request.
The main values of the Run Rescue and Emergency Medicine GmbH report on optimizing the location of emergency doctors, including air rescue, will be released in the afternoon. Magdeburg served. In the past, there have been discussions in Saxony-Anhalt about whether the country needs another helicopter.
When does air rescue make sense?
There are currently three rescue helicopters available in Saxony-Anhalt, two near Halle and one in Magdeburg. One helicopter each in the state capital and Oppin (Saalekreis) is used in daytime service, the intensive care helicopter in Oppin is available in 24/7 operations. Helicopters from neighboring states were also used.
With regard to air rescue, the report recommends the use of air rescue for transport distances longer than 30 minutes, as it saves time for the patient. Therefore, helicopters in the northern part of the country should be expanded to operate 24/7 so that coverage can also be ensured at night. Additionally, the location should be moved northwest of Magdeburg to the Haldensleben area (Börde district), as recommended.
However, the expert sees no need to station another helicopter in northern Saxony-Anhalt. In the southern part of the country, no overall air rescue adjustments are needed.
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