What, a pilot can't have an experiential opinion?
As it happens, I do more than one job (depending on the day of the week - or even the time of day
)and so can make some fairly accurate observations and statements pertaining to more than one profession - and I try to make sure my opinions are supported by scientific research rather than emotive and annecdotal evidence.
No, not Vic.
I didn't say SPEED, I said TIME - big difference. Time from insult to definitive care is what determines outcomes.
And basic care is a vital part of the equation. (Basic care includes oxygenation, which may range from simple face mask with supplemental O2, to induction and intubation / ventilation; perfusion maintenance, which could be as simple as posturing and applying a dressing to a bleeder, through to IV fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion; maintaining normothermia, treating presenting issues with whatever interventions and pharmacologies are indicated.....so 'Basic Care' is not necessarily 'basic', but at the same time seldom if ever needs a physician to perform in this field.)
So what do you do in the US in IMC? Are these smaller aircraft IFR? Don't these contracts stipulate operational minimum requirements?