Helicopter Safety and Loading a Patient - summer operations

June 14, 2023

The Centura-based helicopter crew from Lifeguard 2 spoke to the first responder staff about general helicopter safety, how to create a safe LZ and the abilities they have on board for patient care. The crew reviewed the addition of the LUCAS device which can be requested for the transport of a viable patient in cardiac arrest, or anticipated cardiac arrest. Discussed patient demographic needing helicopter transport, inclement weather options (Terra 2 ambulance) and whole blood delivery.

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Patrol

Learning Objectives

Helicopter Safety

Establishing a safe LZ

LUCAS device/automated CPR

Whole blood delivery

ALS capabilities on board

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
  • 0.75 Operations
    • 0.75 NCCP-Operations: Ambulance Safety
Course opens: 
06/14/2023
Course expires: 
06/14/2023
Event starts: 
06/14/2023 - 12:00
Event ends: 
06/14/2023 - 13:00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Lifeguard 2 pilot, flight medic and flight nurse for the day

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).

Available Credit

  • 0.25 Cardio
    • 0.25 NCCP-Cardio: Cardiac Arrest
  • 0.75 Operations
    • 0.75 NCCP-Operations: Ambulance Safety

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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