Helicopters
Some areas, especially in the northern rural half of
Sweden, ambulance helicopter service is available 24
hours a day. In most cases, an experienced
anaesthesiologist or emergency doctor staffs the helicopter.
In a few cases, the basic competence is only R.N. with
special training, but with possibility for reinforcement on
severe missions. The helicopters used are often midsize
helicopters as e.g. Aerospatiale Dauphin AS 365 and
Sikorsky S-76. The aim for the helicopter service is to
bring the best medical competence to the injured as soon
as possible, to stabilize the victim’s vital functions, and
to assure a safe and quick transport to hospital.