Echo 4 flys with a doctor and paramedic, day-light hours only, based at a Level 1 trauma centre, Umhlanga Hospital. Split crews and finances between state and private.
Based at sea level. Temps in the low 30s (celcius) in summer with very high humidity.
Operational area extends to Drakensberg mountain range, which goes up to about 10,000 feet, need to refuel to get there and back from primary base.
Medical kit is fairly standard, weight-wise and similar to the UK.
Reg.: ZS-RLP.
Quote from a medical report: "Despite appropriate patient positioning, the severely limited cabin space requires that aggressive airway management be undertaken [on scene before loading] if any doubt exists as to the integrity of the patient’s airway."
Anton
