39 Heliport proximity is crucial in reducing treatment delay in patients with st-elevation myocardial infarction transported by helicopter - heliproxy study

Conclusion Hospital based heliports ensure shorter time delay from landing to pPCI in patients with STEMI. We strongly recommend that heliports are located close to the treating facility. Transfer from landing site to hospital by ground ambulance seems unfeasible in time critical patients. Conflict of interest None declared. Funding None declared.

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Source: BMJ Open - May 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hansen, P., Terkelsen, C., Riddervold, I., Knudsen, L. Source Type: research