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37: Amy Cantwell - Insights From A Flight Paramedic Transporting Critically Ill And Injured Patients.
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Amy shares her journey about what she does as a flight paramedic and how she transports children in critical condition via helicopter. She reveals the type of patients that she transports most often. She discusses some of the environmental challenges that can prevent the helicopter from taking off. She compares and contrasts transporting children versus transporting adults. Plus, Amy talks about what you can do as a parent to assist first responders if your child ever needs emergency care. Moreover, she talks about why pre-planning in case your child does need emergency care is so important and how it can save precious time. In addition, she talks about the differences in care between an ambulance and the helicopter.
Finally, Amy and Kelly both offer parents advice about having a child in an emergency situation transported in a helicopter. Join us as Amy shares her insights as a flight paramedic.
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