Aeromedical Transportation : A Clinical Guide Book

	Figures and tables
	Preface
	Acknowledgements
	Abbreviations
	Glossary
Pt. 1	Introduction	1
1	History of aeromedical transportation	3
2	Overview	13
Pt. 2	Physics and Physiology	27
3	The atmosphere	29
4	The physiological effects of altitude	37
5	The biodynamics of flight	55
6	Transmeridian and long haul flights	63
Pt. 3	Operational Considerations	73
7	Operational aspects of aeromedical transport	75
8	The medical flight crew	98
9	Aeromedical equipment	109
Pt. 4	Clinical Considerations	129
10	Indications for aeromedical transport	131
11	Clinical considerations in transport of the ill and injured	143
12	Special considerations in the transport of spinal injuries	163
13	Special considerations in the transport of burns patients	169
14	Special considerations in the transport of the obstetric patient	173
15	Special considerations in the transport of neonatal and pediatric patients	179
16	Efficacy of primary aeromedical transport	193
Pt. 5	Organisation and Administration	197
17	The administration of aeromedical transportation systems	199
18	Medicolegal aspects of aeromedical transport	209
19	Planning the successful international repatriation	225
20	Primary transfers: resolving the casualty evacuation conflict	247
	Index	253