From JEMS:
The only conclusion was that helicopter mode of transport was associated with longer prehospital times, more advanced life support procedures and more severely injured patients.
Dr. Wesley: The role and clinical impact of helicopter EMS (HEMS) transport for trauma patients competes closely with prehospital intubation as one of the most controversial topics in emergency medical care. There have been more than a half dozen papers published on the issue during this past year, and each provides a slightly different answer.
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