Aggravating Factors
Patients with advanced medical trauma issues may need to be transported via helicopter. The following aggravating factors are indicators
Head injuries or comatose A systolic blood pressure <90 A respiratory rate <10 or >35 A pulse rate <60 or >120 A prolonged extrication
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Consider possible alternative sites if the accident site or first landing site chosen is possibly unfeasible
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