Shannon AirMed1

1. Shannon AirMed1 Landing Zone Information

2. When to call AirMed1 Helicopter use should be considered in the following situations Trauma Score <12 Glasgow Coma Scale Score <10 Penetrating trauma to the abdomen, pelvis, chest, neck, or head Spinal cord or spinal column injury producing paralysis of any extremity Partial or total amputation of an extremity Two or more long bone fractures or a major electrical or chemical burn Fatalities of other occupants involved in accident Patient involved in a serious traumatic event who are less than 12 or more than 55 years of age Patients with near-drowning injuries, with or without existing hypothermia Adult patient with any of the following vital sign abnormalities Systolic blood pressure < 90mmHg Respiratory rate < 10 or >35 per min Heart rate < 60 or >120 per min Unresponsive to verbal stimuli

3. When to call AirMed1 Mechanism of injury Vehicle rollover with unrestrained passengers Vehicle striking pedestrian at > 10 miles per hour Motor vehicle accident with structural intrusion into patient�s space in vehicle Motor vehicle accident with front bumper displacement to rear of more than 30 inches Motor vehicle accident with front axle displaced to the rear Multiple victims Motorcycle victim ejected at > 20 Miles per hour Falls from > 15 feet Difficult access situation Wilderness rescue Ambulance access or egress impeded by road conditions or traffic Time and distance factors Patient extrication time > 20 minutes Transport time to trauma center > 15 minutes by ground Transport time to local hospital by ground is greater than transport time to trauma center by helicopter

4. How to call AirMed1 Requests for transport can be placed via our 24 hour toll free number 1-800-277-HELI 1-800-277-4354

5. The communications center will ask the nature of the emergency, your location and patient information. Locations can be given by street address or GPS coordinates, although it is helpful to have both.

6. Determining a suitable landing zone The first consideration for a suitable L.Z. is size. There should be a minimum area of 60 x 60 feet during the day and 100 x 100 feet at night to ensure adequate clearance.

7. Daytime 60� x 60� Night 100� x 100�

9. Cell phone and communications towers can also pose a hazard

13. Landing zone security

14. Never approach the helicopter from the rear Approach from the front, and only after you are directed by the flight crew