Transport Resources

This appendix is divided into several sections on transport resources: The first section contains a listing of various organizations and Web sites offer­ing information and educational opportunities on critical care and transport; the second contains information on journals that have published transport- related articles; the third section lists various training courses available that have served as training opportunities, documentation of skill level, or review opportunities for transport team members; the fourth section is a listing of programs offering ground, rotor-, and/or fixed-wing transport on a national and international level.

1. Transport Organizations and Web Sites

Aerospace Medical Association: This organization represents the fields of aviation, space, and environmental medicine. Its membership includes aerospace medicine specialists, scientists, flight nurses, physi­ologists, and researchers in the field. Most are with industry, the Federal Aviation Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense, and universities. Approximately 25% of the membership is international. The organization publishes a monthly peer- reviewed journal entitled Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine. It offers a yearly meeting to review information and latest research in the field of aviation medicine.

ASMA

320 S Henry St

Alexandria, VA 22314-3579

Phone: (703) 739-2240

Fax: (703) 739-9652

http://www.asma.org

Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association: This nursing organiza­tion is composed of hospital-based, public service, military, and private providers of emergency and nonemergency patient air and ground trans­port.

ASTNA National Office

9101 E Kenyon Ave

Suite 3000

Denver, CO 80237

Phone: (800) 897-6362

Fax: (303) 770-1812 http: / / www. astna. org

Air Medical Physician Association: This association seeks to attract physicians with an interest in air medical transport. Its mission is to offer opportunities to collectively study the impact of air transport on patients and to share expertise so that patients may receive the best care possible in the safest operating environment. Its Web site offers specific information on air transport and has links to the organization’s published manual and membership list. Continuing medical education conferences are held yearly.

AMPA

383 F St

Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Phone: (801) 534-0829

Fax: (801) 534-0434 http://www.ampa.org

Air Medical Safety Advisory Council: Internet-based access to a variety of helicopter safety and accident information is provided. http://www.amsac.org http://www.safecopter.arc.nasa.gov

American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Transport Medicine: The section facilitates interactions between members involved in pedi­atric interfacility transport for the purpose of improving care of infants, children, and adolescents who require transport. Membership is open to physician members of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and approved nonphysician section affiliates who are actively involved in the study or practice of pediatric or neonatal transport. The section offers a biannual conference on transport medicine, and its Web site offers helpful links to other transport resources. It also publishes a transport newsletter and Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients.

141 Northwest Point Blvd

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098

Phone: (847) 434-4000

Fax: (847) 434-8000 http://www.aap.org/sections/transmed/

American Ambulance Association: This organization promotes health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provides research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve. The Web site offers membership information, specifics on political legisla­tion involved in ground transportation, and educational opportunities. AAA 8201 Greensboro Dr

Suite 300

McLean, VA 22102

Phone: (703) 610-9018

(800) 523-4447

Fax: (703) 610-9005 http://www.the-aaa.org

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: A specialty nursing organization serving the needs of critical care nurses, AACN defines critical care nursing as that specialty within nursing that deals with human responses to life-threatening health problems. Its Web site offers specific information on educational opportunities, and its organization helps to publish 2 journals, the American Journal of Critical Care and Critical Care Nurse.

AACN

101 Columbia

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109

Phone: (800) 899-2226

(949) 362-2000

Fax: (949) 362-2020 http://www.aacn.org

American Association for Respiratory Care: This is an association for respiratory therapists with subspecialty interests including air and ground transport. Its Web site offers a variety of critical care links and educational and employment opportunities.

AARC

9425 N MacArthur Blvd

Suite 100

Irving, TX 75063-4706

Phone: (972) 243-2272

Fax: (972) 484-2720

(972) 484-6010 http://www.aarc.org

American College of Emergency Physicians: This national organization represents emergency physicians with a number of subspecialty interests, including pediatrics and transport.

ACEP

National Headquarters

1125 Executive Circle

Irving, TX 75038-2522

Mailing Address

PO Box 619911

Dallas, TX 75261-9911

Phone: (800) 798-1822 or

(972) 550-0911

Fax: (972) 580-2816

http://www.acep.org

Washington, DC Office 2121 K St, NW

Suite 325

Washington, DC 20037

Phone: (800) 320-0610 or

(202) 728-0610

Fax: (202) 728-0617

Association of Air Medical Services: This international association is a voluntary nonprofit organization that serves air and surface medical trans­port providers. It encourages and supports its members in maintaining a standard of performance reflecting safe operations and efficient, high- quality patient care. Its Web site provides specific information about the organization, a list of individual members, and an annual resource guide. AAMS

AAMS National Office

526 King St, Suite 415

Alexandria, VA 22314-3143

Phone: (703) 836-8732

Fax: (703) 836-8920 http://www.aams.org

Atlas and Database of Air Medical Services (ADAMS): This compilation of information on air medical service providers who respond to emer­gency medical and trauma scenes, implemented in a geographic informa­tion system, can be accessed via its Web site.

http://www.ADAMSairmed.org

Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing: This organization certi­fies nurses who provide emergency services across the health care con­tinuum, including flight nurses. Its Web site contains information on the various certifications offered and how and where they can be obtained.

BCEN

915 Lee St

Des Plaines, IL 60016

Phone: (800) 900-9659, extension 2630

(847) 460-2630

Fax: (847) 460-2631

http://www.ena.org/bcen/ e-mail: bcen@ena.org

The Comcare Alliance: The Alliance is a coalition of organizations that includes nurses, physicians, emergency medical technicians, 911 directors, wireless companies, public safety and health officials, law enforcement groups, automobile companies, consumer organizations, telematics sup­pliers, safety groups, and others working to encourage the deployment of lifesaving wireless communications networks and technologies.

The Comcare Alliance

888 17th St, NW 12th Floor

Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 429-0574 http://www.comcare.org

Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems: This orga­nization supports a program of voluntary evaluation of compliance with accreditation standards for air-medical or ground interfacility transport. The Web site offers a list of accredited programs and publishes a set of accreditation standards.

CAMTS

PO Box 1305

Anderson, SC 29622

Phone: (864) 287-4177

Fax: (864) 287-4251

http://www.camts.org

Emergency Medical Services for Children: This program supports 2 resource centers—the EMSC National Resource Center (NRC), located in Washington, DC, and the National EMSC Data Analysis Resource Center (NEDARC), located in Salt Lake City, UT. NRC provides support and assistance to states on a variety of topics, operates a clearinghouse, and provides information to professionals and the public. NEDARC specializes in providing assistance on data collection and analysis. The Web site pro­vides links to various EMS programs and offers updates on research and legislation before congress.

EMSC

Emergency Nurses Association: The ENA is a national association for nurses dedicated to the advancement of emergency nursing practice. Its Web site offers information on annual meetings and educational and employment opportunities. Transport interests are represented via subspecialty interest groups.

ENA

915 Lee St

Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569

Phone: (800) 900-9659

http: / / www.ena.org

EMS Web Site: This Web site focuses on individuals with an interest in rescue and EMS services.

Flight Nursing: This Internet resource focuses on educational opportuni­ties specifically for flight-based nursing.

http://http://flightnursing.com

Flight Web: The primary goal of the site is to provide timely news, infor­mation, and resources. In addition, communications between the various specialties (air medical professionals around the world, including EMS pilots, flight nurses, medics, respiratory therapists, physicians, communi­cation specialists, maintenance, administration, and others) are facilitated by hosting forums such as the Flight Med mailing list (http://www.flight- web.com/staticpages/index.php?page=flightmed).

http://www.flightweb.com

Helicopter Association International (HAI): HAI is a not-for-profit, professional trade association of 1350-plus member organizations in more than 70 nations. It is dedicated to promoting the helicopter as a safe and efficient method of transportation and to the advancement of the civil helicopter industry.

HAI

1635 Prince St

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: (703) 638-4646

Fax: (703) 683-4754 http://www.rotor.com

International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM): This is an international organization whose goals are to promote the saving of lives and protection of property during emergencies and disasters. Its Web site offers lists of educational opportunities, job resources, and a list server. IAEM

201 Park Washington Ct

Falls Church, VA 22046-4527

Phone: (703) 538-1795

Fax: (703) 241-5603

e-mail: info@iaem.com

The International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society: Also operating under the name Trauma Care International, this nonprofit, international multidisciplinary society is dedicated to improving the care of trauma patients. Its Web site offers information on meetings, course listings, and various clinical and basic research awards. It publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, and pediatric trauma is represented through a subcommittee.

ITACCS

ITACCS World Headquarters

PO Box 4826

Baltimore, MD 21211

Fax: (410) 235-8084 e-mail: info@nwas.org

National Air Transportation Association: An association of aviation business service providers, its mission is to be the leading national trade association representing the business interests of general aviation service companies on legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level. The association sponsors an annual trade show, and its Web site offers infor­mation and links to various aviation interests.

NATA

4226 King St

Alexandria, VA 22302

Phone: (800) 808-6282

(703) 845-9000

Fax: (730) 845-8176

http://www.nata.aero

National Association of Air Medical Communication Specialists: This organization’s mission is to represent the air medical communication spe­cialist on a national level through education, standardization, and recogni­tion. The membership consists of active communications specialists and administrative managers. Air-medical flight programs and others associ­ated with or interested in communications can join as associate members. Its Web site offers information on continuing education and job opportu­nities. The organization publishes a manual for training air-medical com­munications specialists.

NAACS

PO Box 28

Otis Orchards, WA 99027-0028

Phone: (877) 396-2227

http://www.naacs.org

National Association of EMS Physicians: The National Association of EMS Physicians is an organization of physicians and other profes­sionals partnering to provide leadership and foster excellence in out- of-hospital emergency medical services. The Web site contains general and specific educational opportunities and offers annual continuing education activities.

NAEMSP

PO Box 15945-281

Lenexa, KS 66285-5945

Phone: (913) 492-5858

(800) 228-3677

Fax: (913) 599-5340

http://www.naemsp.org/ e-mail: info-naemsp@goAMP.com

National Association of Neonatal Nurses: This organization represents the community of neonatal nurses that provides evidence-based care to high-risk neonatal patients. Within the organization are special interest groups that include critical care transport. The Web site contains general and specific education opportunities and offers annual continuing educa­tion activities.

NANN

4700 W Lake Ave

Glenview, IL 60025-1485

Phone: (800) 451-3795

(847) 375-3660

Fax: (888) 477-6266

International Fax: (732) 380-3640

http://www.nann.org

National Association of State EMS Directors: This organization supports its members by providing leadership in the development and improvement of EMS systems and national EMS policy. The organization participates in all the states and territories and acts as a resource for EMS information and policy. Its Web site offers information about itself, EMS news, educa­tional opportunities and Web links.

NASEMSD

201 Park Washington Ct

Falls Church, VA 22046-4527

Phone: (703) 538-1799

Fax: (703) 241-5603

http://www.nasemsd.org

National EMS Pilots Association: The association serves pilots involved in emergency medical services, including helicopter and fixed-wing pilots in EMS. Its Web site offers information on job and educational opportuni­ties. Pilot and vendor data-bases are available.

NEMSPA

526 King St

Suite 415

Alexandria, VA 22314-3143

Phone: (703) 836-8930

Fax: (703) 836-8920 http://www.nemspa.org

National Flight Nurses Association

Now the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association http://http://www.nfna.org

National Flight Paramedic Association: Members are involved in trans­porting critical care patients by airplane, helicopter, and ground ambu­lance. Most members are flight paramedics, but this is not a requirement. There are also associate memberships for anybody with an interest in the paramedical profession. The Web site offers specific information on job and educational opportunities within the industry.

NFPA

951 E Montana Vista

Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Phone: (801) 266-6372

Fax: (801) 534-0434

http://www.flightparamedic.org

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: This is a multidisciplinary resource on the Internet for pediatric critical care. The Web site provides specific reviews of current literature, research, funding, and professional opportu­nities in pediatric critical care.

http://www.pedsccm.org

Pem-Database.Org: This Web-based database platform for professionals practicing pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) is sponsored by a not- for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of PEM through the application of information technology.

http://www.pemdatabase.org

Pediatric Transport Listserv: PEDTPT-L is an international forum for professionals interested in interhospital transport of children. PEDTPT-L is a listserv offering access to people regarding pediatric interfacility trans­port. It is available to people with an interest in transport medicine and can be accessed by free subscription by using the following information: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU

With the message: Subscribe PEDTPT-L

Outside the United States

Australian Nursing Council: ANC sets and regulates nursing national standards with a state or territory nurse regulatory authority. This includes the flight nurses. Its Web site lists several publications and educational opportunities.

ANC

PO Box 873

20 Challis St

Dickson ACT 2602

Phone: +612 6257 7960

Fax: +612 6257 7955

http://www.anc.org.au

e-mail: anc@anc.org.au

Flight Nurses of Australia: This organization for Australian flight nurses promotes their subspecialty. Its Web site lists contact numbers for various committee members and publishes a standard for flight nursing practice. PO Box 346

Rockdale, NSW 2216

Phone: +08 8383 6196

In-Flight Nurses Association: This is a representative forum of flight nurses within the Royal College of Nursing. Its Web site offers some clinical and educational information and links to other members.

IFNA

http://www.ntlworld.com/gerpaul/ifna/RCN aaaIFNA/rcn ifna.html e-mail: ifna.uk@ntlworld.com

International Society of Air Medical Services (Australasia)

ISAS (Australasia)

PO Box 843

Niddire Victoria 3042

Australia

http://www.isas.org.au

New Zealand Nurses Organization: The organization represents nursing and nurse midwifery throughout New Zealand. The New Zealand Flight Association is a subspecialty group that promotes excellence in flight nurs­ing. The organization publishes a monthly journal, and its Web site offers information on educational and job opportunities.

National Office

Level 3, Willbank Ct

57 Willis St PO Box 2128

Wellington

Phone: 0800028 38 48

Fax: 04 382 9993

http://www.nzno.org.nz

NurseScribe: This Web site lists various links to nursing organizations, national and international, including several transport organizations. http://www.enursescribe.com

NSW Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS) Phone: +61 1300 36 2500

Fax: +61 1300 36 2498

http://www.nets.org.au

e-mail: consultATnets.org.au

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia: This is an organization of medical transport and service providers serving a large proportion of Australia. Its Web site describes the range of services offered.

RFGS Central Operations

8-10 Stuart Terr

Alice Springs NT 0870

Australia

Phone: +61 8 8238 3333

Fax: +61 8 8234 5640

http://www.rfds.org.au/central/default.htm

e-mail: enquiries@flyingdoctor.net

2. Journals With a Previous Published Interest in Neonatal and Pediatric Transport

Air Medical Journal: The official journal of the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association, Air Medical Physician Association, Association of Air Medical Services, National EMS Pilots Association, and National Flight Paramedics Association. The journal is published monthly and contains original research, collective reviews, case studies, editorials, and letters to the editor concerning clinical practice, laboratory and clinical research, education, planning, and administration of medical care by air-medical professionals. It also contains selected academic articles examining the management, flight operations, and safety aspects of the aviation compo­nent of air medical services.

Manuscripts are submitted, in the appropriate format to: Air Medical Journal, 10801 Executive Center Dr, Suite 509, Little Rock, AR 72211; phone: (501) 223-0183; e-mail: d.drennan@elsevier.com.

Emergency Medicine Journal: (formerly Journal of Accident and Emergency Medicine) is published bimonthly by the BMJ publishing group. It is the journal of the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine and the official journal of the British Association for Immediate Care and the Faculty of Prehospital Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It focuses on developments and advances in emergency medicine and critical care and represents all specialties involved in emer­gency and prehospital care. Articles included consist of editorials, reviews, original articles, short reports, research series, and best evidence topic reports. Articles are submitted online using submission protocols.

Critical Care Medicine: A monthly publication focusing on all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient. It is the official journal for the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Submitted manuscripts are peer reviewed and submitted to the editor: Critical Care Medicine, 701 Lee St, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60016; phone: (847) 827-6869; e-mail: journals@sccm.org. The publisher is Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Pediatrics: The official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It publishes articles on original research or observations and special fea­ture articles in the field of pediatrics as broadly defined. Articles pertinent to pediatrics are also included from related fields such as nutrition, surgery, dentistry, public health, child health services, human genetics, animal studies, psychology, psychiatry, education, sociology, and nurs­ing. Committee statements and guidelines also are published regularly. It is owned and controlled by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is published monthly by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PO Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927.

Journal of Pediatrics: Publishes original research articles, clinical and laboratory observations, reviews of medical progress in pediatrics and related fields, grand rounds and clinicopathologic conferences, and special articles. The journal is published by Elsevier, Inc, and articles can be submitted to the editor: The Journal of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 3021 Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039; Alice Landwehr, managing editor; phone: (513) 636-7140; fax: (513) 636-7141; e-mail: journal.pediatrics@cchmc.org. The journal also accepts electronically submitted articles at http://jpeds.edmgr.com.

Pediatric Critical Care: The official journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies, the Paediatric Intensive Care Society UK, and the Latin American Society of Pediatric Intensive Care. It is written for pediatri­cians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and others who deal with pediatric patients who are critically ill. The journal includes a full range of scientific content, including clinical articles, scientific investiga­tions, solicited reviews, and abstracts from pediatric critical care meetings. It also includes abstracts of selected articles published in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Articles for submission are forwarded to the editor at: Society of Critical Care Medicine, 701 Lee St, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60016; phone: (847) 827-6869, e-mail: journals@sccm.org.

Pediatric Emergency Care: A monthly publication that presents informa­tion for emergency physicians, pediatricians, and allied health profession­als who provide care for acutely ill or injured children and adolescents. The journal addresses most immediate acute care management problems, with articles on topics such as transport, pediatric airway management, acute trauma, sharp object ingestion, and toxicology. The journal is pub­lished by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, and articles are submitted to the editor with a cover letter to Room 2011, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St & Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104; fax: (215) 590-2768; e-mail: ludwig@email.chop.edu.

Prehospital Emergency Care: The official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians, National Association of State EMS Directors, and the National Association of EMS Educators. It is pub­lished quarterly with clinical and research information on advances in medical care in the out-of-hospital setting. The journal is published by Elsevier, and articles are submitted to the editor: James J. Menegazzi, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Prehospital Emergency Care, 230 McKee Pl, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; phone: (412) 647-7992; fax: (412) 647-4670; e-mail: menegazz+@pitt.edu

Trauma Care Journal: The official journal of the International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society, which also operates under the name Trauma Care International. It is a quarterly journal on prehospital trauma care and anesthesia issues. Articles are submitted to the managing edi­tor, Linda J. Kesseling, MS, ELS, Trauma Care, ITACCS, PO Box 4826, Baltimore, MD 21211.

3. Pediatric and Neonatal Transport-related Certification Courses (see also chapters 2, 3, 8, 14, and 23)

Basic Life Support (BLS): Noninvasive assessments and interventions used to treat victims of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and stroke. This term has become synonymous with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and includes automated external defibrillation.

http://www.americanheart.org

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Designed to teach an evidence­based approach to resuscitation of neonates using teaching modules. The causes, prevention, and management of mild to severe neonatal asphyxia are explained so that health care professionals develop optimal knowl­edge and skill in resuscitation. Specific skills and special situations are addressed. Program information can be accessed at: American Academy of Pediatrics Division of Life Support Programs, 141 Northwest Point Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; phone: (847) 434-4798; fax: (847) 228-1350; http://www.aap.org/nrp/nrpmain.html.

S.T.A.B.L.E.: An educational program designed to address the pretrans­port stabilization and postresuscitation care of sick neonates in the com­munity hospital setting. It has been developed for maternal-child health care providers (including nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other prehospital care providers) and consists of several modules, includ­ing a learner, instructor, and cardiac module. Program information can be found at http://www.stableprogram.org.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course: Medical interventions used to treat victims of respiratory and/or cardiac emergencies and stroke, including invasive techniques such as intubation and administration of drugs. Developed by the American Heart Association for the resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest or prearrest states. The ACLS course provides a basic level of information combined with skill development, providing participants with the skills and knowledge to manage an adult cardiac arrest situation.

http://www.americanheart.org

Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS): The fourth edition of APLS: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource represents quantum leaps in the content and scope of the course. Originally conceived as a course in the basic elements of pediatric emergency medicine for physicians who did not regularly care for ill or injured children, the course now attempts to be the definitive resource in pediatric emergency medicine education for physicians and physician extenders in training and in practice. The expanded horizon of the fourth edition is neatly captured in the mission statement adopted by the APLS Steering Committee.

http://www.aap.org/profed/nrp/aplsmain.htm

Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN): ATCN is an advanced course designed for registered nurses interested in increasing knowledge in the management of multiple trauma patients. The course is taught in concert with the ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) course for physi­cians. The nurse participants audit the ATLS course. During the ATLS skill and testing stations, the nurses are separated from the physician group and directed through interactive, hands-on, scenario-based ATCN skill stations.

http://www.traumanursesoc.org/edu_atcn.html

Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing (CATN II): The course is designed to expand trauma nursing knowledge and enhance complex decision­making skills. Advanced trauma nursing is based on the physiologic prin­ciples and human responses to injury and illness. The nurse applies critical decision making to optimally affect the outcome of critically injured or ill patients. CATN II concepts correlate broad psychophysiologic and patho­physiologic processes to specific clinical problems.

http://www. ena. org/ catn_enpc_tncc/catn/

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC): A 16-hour course designed to provide core-level pediatric knowledge and psychomotor skills needed to care for pediatric patients in the emergency setting. The course presents a systematic assessment model; integrates the associated anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; and identifies appropriate interventions. Triage categorization and prevention strategies are included in the course content. ENPC is taught using a variety of formats, including lectures, videotapes, and skill stations that encourage participants to integrate their psychomotor abilities into a patient situation in a risk-free setting.

http://www.ena.org/ catn_enpc_tncc/enpc/

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): A joint project of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, the PALS course provides knowledge and skill sessions to improve participant per­formance during a pediatric resuscitation. The goal of PALS is to provide the learner with advanced assessment skills to recognize infants and chil­dren at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest. Information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children are addressed, as are the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate infants and children and stabilize their conditions, including advanced airway management and administration of medication.

http://www.americanheart.org

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP): PEPP is a curriculum developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide core pediatric education for prehospital providers. Pediatric assessment skills are stressed throughout the course that has separate ALS and BLS curricula or can be taught to mixed audiences. http://www.peppsite.com/ The Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC): Formally known as the Flight Nurse Advanced Trauma Course, is a 3-day edu­cational experience focused on care of trauma patients during ini­tial resuscitation and transport. Information concerning locations and course offerings can be obtained by calling The Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association at (800) 897-NFNA (6362); fax: (303) 770-1812; e-mail: astna@gwami.com.

Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC): This course is sponsored by the Emergency Nursing Association. Currently in the fifth edition (2000) (6th edition scheduled for 2006), this course is designed to provide nurses (emergency department and inpatient and critical care areas) with core trauma knowledge through lectures and integration of skills stations. The goal of the course is to decrease the overall morbidity and mortality of trauma patients by increasing the level of nursing care provided in a variety of settings.

http://www. ena. org/ catn_enpc_tncc/tncc/

4. Programs and Service Organizations Performing International Transport

Following is a brief listing of programs and organizations that report or advertise experience or availability in the transport of patients inter­nationally and in other parts of the world. It is by no means complete. Listing in this section does not imply endorsement by the authors or the American Academy of Pediatrics. Other similar programs can be accessed through a variety of Web sites, such as http://www.combose. com/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Emergency_Services/Medical/ Air_Ambulance/.

The AAP Section on Transport Medicine also maintains a database that includes many of the transport programs in the United States. Although not currently specifically designed to identify programs with international experience, contact names and numbers for the individual systems are included (http://www.aap.org/sections/transmed/database.pdf).

US- and Canada-Based Companies

National Air Ambulance

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Phone: (800) 327-3710; (954) 359-9900

e-mail: inquiry@nationaljets.com

Air Ambulance Professionals

1535 Perimeter Rd, Hangar 36B

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33909

Phone: (800) 752-4195; (954) 481-0555

e-mail: info@airambulanceprof.com

Care Flight International

Clearwater, FL

Phone: (800) 282-6878; (813) 530-7972

AAA Air Ambulance America

PO Box 4051

Austin, TX 78765-4051

Phone: (800) 222-3564; (512) 479-8000

e-mail: admin@airambulance.com

Skyservice Lifeguard

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Phone: (800) 463-3482 (North America); (514) 497-7000 (worldwide)

Fax: (514) 636-0096

e-mail: lifeguard@skyservice.com

Aeromedical Services International

Las Vegas, NV

Phone: (800) 222-9993; (702) 798-4600

Air Ambulance Incorporated

San Carlos, CA

Phone: (800) 982-5806; (702) 798-4600

Critical Air Medicine

San Diego, CA

Phone: (800) 247-8326; (619) 571-0482

Schaefer’s Air Service

Van Nuys, CA

Phone: (800) 247-3355; (818) 786-8713

AEA International/SOS

Seattle, WA and Singapore

Phone: (800) 468-5232; (206) 340-6000

AEA International/SOS

Philadelphia, PA 31685

Phone: (800) 523-8930

Note: AEA International acquired SOS International in 1998.

Travel Care International, Inc

Phone: (800) 524-7633 (United States); (715) 479-8881 (outside the

United States)

Air MD

4707 140th Ave

Suite 204

Clearwater, FL 33762

Phone: (800) 282-6878

e-mail: info@airmed.net

US Air Ambulance

5919 Approach Rd

PO Box 18718

Sarasota, FL 34270

Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America

Bohlke Aviation International

Alexander Hamilton Airport

St Croix, US Virgin Islands

Phone: (809) 778-9177

Emergencia Aera Nacional

Mexico City

Phone: [52] (5)-655-3644 or [52] (5)-573-2100

Vuelo de Vida (Life Flight)

Caracas, Venezuela

Phone: [58] (2) 919-054 or (2) 351-143

United Kingdom and Europe

Aeromed 365 Ltd

Suite 66

Worth Business Centre

Worth Corner

Phone: +44 (0) 8709-596999

Fax: +44 (0) 8707 559 599

Air Ambulance International

Box 1044

Magnolia, TX 77355

Phone: (800) 513-5192 (in the United States); (832) 934-2390

Fax: (832) 934-2395

Austrian Air Ambulance

Vienna, Austria

Phone: [43] (1)-401-44

Compagnie Generale de Secours

Paris, France

Phone: [33] (0) 1-4747-6666

Euro-Flite Ltd

Helsinki International Airport

Vantaa, Finland

Phone: [358] (0) 1-174-655

German Air Rescue

Stuttgart, West Germany

Phone: [49] (711)-701-070

Jet Flite

Helsinki International Airport

Vantaa, Finland

Phone: [358] (0)-822-766

MEDIC'AIR International

35, rue Jules Ferry

93170 Bagnolea

Paris, France

Phone: [33] (0) 1-4172-1414

Swiss Air Ambulance

Zurich, Switzerland

Phone: [41] (1)-383-1111

Transport operations in Europe, Russia, Africa, and the Middle East

Trans Care International

London, England

Phone: [44] (181)-993-6151

The Wings Medical Group of Companies

WINGS

238 Broomhill Rd

Brislington, Bristol BS4 5RG

Phone: +44 (0) 117 9719333

Fax: +44 (0) 117 3007000 http://www.wings-medical-group.co.uk e-mail: admin@wings-medical-group.co.uk

UK London Heathrow

PO Box 279, Iver Bucks

SLO 0BQ10X

Phone: +44 (0) 208-897-6185; +44 (0) 1753 651 511

Middle East

Herzliya Medical Center

Tel Aviv

Phone: [972] (9)-592-555

Air transport for the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean

M.A.R.M.

Izmir (Smyrna)

Phone: [90] (51)-633-322 or (51)-219-556

Africa

Flying Doctors Society

Nairobi, Kenya

Transport service through East Africa

Phone: [254] (2)-501-280 or (2)-336-886

Medical Air Rescue Service, Ltd

Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe

Phone: [263] (0)-73-45-13/14/15

Medical Rescue International

Johannesburg, SA

Phone: [27] (11)-403-7080

Transport network covering sub-Saharan Africa

EuroAssistance

Johannesburg, South Africa

Phone: [27] (11)-315-3999

Medical Rescue International

Aukland Park, South Africa

Phone: [27] (11)-403-7080

India

East West Rescue

New Delhi, India

Phone: [91]-11-2469 8865; [91]-11-2462 3738; [91]-11-2469 9229; [91]-11-2469 0429

Transports throughout Indian subcontinent and adjacent islands

Southeast Asia

AEA International

(Asia Emergency Assistance)

Singapore

Phone: [65] 338-2311 or 338-7800

Transport from Hong Kong, China, Far East Asia, Pacific Rim, and westernmost Pacific islands

Heng-Gref Medical Services

Singapore

Phone: [65] 272-6028

Transport from South East Asia and Indonesia

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