Evaluation of aeromedical evacuation outcomes for patients transported from Offshore Islands to Military Hospital 175
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Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of aeromedical evacuation of patients from the Spratly Islands to Military Hospital 175.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of aeromedical evacuation of patients from offshore islands to Military Hospital 175.
Results: The study results showed that 42 cases were evacuated by military aircraft from the Spratly Islands to Military Hospital 175. Most patients were male (97.62%) and fishermen (59.52%), with a mean age of 39.81 ± 12.27 years. Stroke was the most common diagnosis (33.33%), followed by trauma (21.43%) and decompression sickness (14.29%). Vasopressor therapy was the most frequently performed intervention during transport (88.10%). The median time from injury or disease onset to arrival at Military Hospital 175 was 34.99 hours (22.51–52.35 hours). The overall transport success rate was 92.86%.
Conclusion: Aeromedical evacuation is an effective method for transferring critically ill and injured patients from the Spratly Islands to Military Hospital 175, particularly in cases of stroke, trauma, and decompression sickness. The findings highlight the important role of aeromedical evacuation in reducing transfer time, ensuring patient safety during transport, and strengthening military medical support for remote maritime and island areas.
Keywords
Aeromedical evacuation, Ensuring military medical services in islands and coastal areas, Military Hospital 175
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