Job well done in all regards I suggest.
Once upon a time I was a CP of an international aeromed op.
My view is;
1/. Never allow yourself to become emotionally involved with the patient or their condition...sometimes hard especially when children involved.
2/. Never seriously risk more lives to save one. I say 'seriously' because I accept that there is some risk just in getting out of bed in the morning and that one person's idea of 'risk' is purely subjective and heavily dependant on experience. I have flown through the PNG highlands at night and landed on an unlighted strip to bring urgent medical aid to someone who was not going to see dawn without it...I didn't feel the risk was excessive at the time...and still don't near 20 years later.
3/. Patient's condition usually worsen at night (a biorythm thing) and Doctors/Nurses are just as unsure at night as mere mortals...i.e. they are more likely to press the 'panic' button at night than in daytime.
4/. If the aeroplane and crew are up to the task 'not going for a look' with a good plan 'B' is never an option for med 1 cases.
Last edited by Chimbu chuckles; 20th Jul 2006 at 15:14.