Improving oxygenation and ventilation in drowning patients early in the field is critical and may be lifesaving. This may be achieved by helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) such as the Danish Air Ambulance, or the Royal Danish Air Force's Search And Rescue (SAR) helicopters. The SAR operates in all weather conditions and is equipped with a hoist system, able to hoist patients from the sea or small ships without helipads. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of drowning missions attended by the Royal Danish Air Force's SAR helicopter and describe patient characteristics and prehospital interventions.
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Annual incidence of drowning treated by the Danish SAR helicopters from 2014-2023
Timeframe: 1 year
Annual incidence rate of drowning treated by the Danish SAR helicopters from 2014-2023
Timeframe: 1 year