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Old 2nd October 2009 | 00:37
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Originally Posted by SASless
How much more does it cost for a pilot over the crewman?
Good question. I am not sure but I think it is fair to say considerably more.

I assume you have a full two man medical crew in addition to the front seat crew?
Yes. 2 Paramedics for accident scene jobs and 1 doctor and 1 nurse for a transfer between hospitals.

If you pick up two patients that demand medical care are you equipped to do that and have that winch operator/front seat guy back in the pilot seat helping?
Yes. We regularly carry 2 or more accident patients and usually only one patient inter hospital.

How do you guys handle multiple casualty operations?
Initially by the 2 Paramedics who are assisted by on scene Ambulance and other emergency services. As stated above this regularly is 2 patients. If required a doctor or additional aircraft are responded.
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