Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance (pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl ɛər ˈæmbjʊləns/) is a dedicated helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) that provides immediate medical care to those in need across the county of Cornwall, England.

Etymology

The term 'Cornwall Air Ambulance' is derived from its location, Cornwall, and its function as an air ambulance. 'Cornwall' is a county in South West England, and 'Air Ambulance' refers to a specially outfitted helicopter or aircraft used for transporting sick or injured people in emergencies.

History

Cornwall Air Ambulance was the first air ambulance service in the UK, established in 1987. Since its inception, it has carried out over 26,000 missions, saving countless lives. The service operates two MD 902 Explorer helicopters and a critical care car, which are available up to 19 hours a day.

Operations

The Cornwall Air Ambulance is tasked by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The crew consists of a pilot and two critical care paramedics. They can reach any part of Cornwall in approximately 20 minutes, and the Isles of Scilly in approximately 28 minutes.

Funding

Cornwall Air Ambulance is a charity and relies on donations to operate. It does not receive direct government or National Lottery funding.

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External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Cornwall Air Ambulance
Wikipedia's article - Cornwall Air Ambulance

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Cornwall Air Ambulance