Originally Posted by
Radgirl
You can only get infected if the virus in their sputum gets into your airway.
Obviously not true,
Transmission can occur via aerosol droplets but also via fomite transfer and either process may infect exposed mucosae (mouth and nose) or conjunctiva (eyes).
Originally Posted by
Radgirl
As for the cabin isolation engineering, that only works if NOBODY in the front ever mixes with ANYONE in the back between proper cabin cleans at base. No paramedic in the front left seat. No pilot touching the stretcher, carrying cases or oxygen or helping with loading......Why not just stay in the cab, keep the front left seat empty and save your money
That is indeed sensible but may not be possible in HEMS EASA-land with a requirement for a TCM up front with the pilot. In a light heli like a 135 or 145 the TCM is usually a shared role fulfilled by the para. The doc being the pax in the back.