Helicopter beats ambulance for trauma patients

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Yes, this is 'news' on Msnbc. Helicopters beat ground vehicles. Thank god for the 'new research' that brought this to their attention.


Who knew?

Msnbc. :lol:


Oh, sorry, here's the 'story'.




NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer serious injuries may have a better chance of surviving if they're taken to a trauma center by a helicopter instead of an ambulance, suggests new research.

The study's lead author said he doesn't know for sure why a helicopter is better than an ambulance or other ground transportation, but two possibilities are the speed of transport and the medical team on the chopper.

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