Air Ambulance Medical Dispatch Guidelines

Medical dispatch is one of the biggest responsibilities while efforts are on for saving a life during an emergency situation.

There are always certain protocols and communication rules, commonly referred to as ‘Medical Dispatch,’ that are used while saving a patient and providing care. These medical efforts need to be carried out flawlessly before, during and after a patient’s arrival at the hospital.  Since you should be aware of all this, here is an account to guidelines to be followed during private air ambulance medical dispatch:

Pre-flight Phase

The dispatcher must start planning before the air ambulance reaches the site. In addition to ensuring that the patient is out of danger, the dispatcher needs to give over-the-phone instructions to control the situation.

The task includes:

• Evacuation plans
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Common safety precautions

In-flight Phase

The dispatcher is responsible for planning what will happen during the transport. It involves:

• Requesting asking air traffic control to provide flight services
• Communicating with the receiving health center
• Tell medical support staff about patient’s condition

Post-flight Phase

The last thing the dispatcher plans is what must happen after the patient reaches the hospital, including:

• Asking permission for using sirens and emergency lights
• Briefing doctors, nurses and paramedics about the patient’s status