Great North Air Ambulance

Great North Air Ambulance

The Great North Air Ambulance (pronunciation: /ɡreɪt nɔːrθ eər æmbjələns/) is a dedicated helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) that provides pre-hospital care and air ambulance services to those in need across the North of England.

Etymology

The term "Great North Air Ambulance" is derived from its geographical location in the North of England and its function as an air ambulance service. The term "air ambulance" itself is a combination of "air", referring to its aerial mode of transport, and "ambulance", a term with roots in the Latin word "ambulare", meaning "to walk or move about", which in a medical context refers to the transport of patients.

History

The Great North Air Ambulance was established in 1991 as a charity in the United Kingdom. It operates three helicopters across its bases in the North-East, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, providing emergency medical assistance to remote and hard-to-reach areas.

Operations

The service is operational 365 days a year, responding to a variety of incidents, from road traffic collisions to serious medical emergencies. The Great North Air Ambulance employs a team of specialist paramedics and doctors who are trained in advanced pre-hospital care, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment at the scene before being transported to the most appropriate hospital.

Funding

As a charity, the Great North Air Ambulance relies heavily on public donations and fundraising events to maintain its operations. It does not receive direct government funding, making community support vital for its survival.

Related Terms

• Helicopter emergency medical service
• Air ambulance
• Paramedics
• Doctors
• Pre-hospital care

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Great North Air Ambulance
• Wikipedia's article - Great North Air Ambulance

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