It is very difficult to objectively quantify the use of a helicopter but I have witnessed 3 successful resuscitations where the HEMS crew (2 paramedics by the way) were first on the scene by at least 30 minutes. Obviously not 'double blind scientific proof' but those 3 dead people were happy later.
People in the UK are happy to put their hands in their pockets to fund HEMS operations. They like air ambulances. Thats why there are 18 UK charities funding 25 helicopters. It's what the people want, whether you like it or not!
Last edited by Bertie Thruster; 29th Sep 2012 at 18:33.