Lufttransport

Lufttransport (pronunciation: looft-tran-sport) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in emergency medicine, to refer to the transportation of patients by air. This is often done in critical situations where ground transportation is not feasible or efficient.

Etymology

The term "Lufttransport" is derived from the German words "Luft", meaning air, and "Transport", meaning transportation. It is commonly used in many countries, not just in Germany, to refer to air transportation in a medical context.

Related Terms

Air Ambulance: An air ambulance is a specially equipped aircraft, either a helicopter or plane, that is used for emergency patient transport. The air ambulance is staffed by medical personnel and contains equipment for providing medical care in flight.

Medevac: Medevac, or medical evacuation, is the procedure for moving patients from the scene of an accident or other medical emergency to a hospital or other medical facility. Medevac can be done by ground or air, but Lufttransport specifically refers to air medevac.

Aeromedical Evacuation: Aeromedical evacuation (often shortened to "aeromedevac" or "aeromed") is the use of military aircraft to transport wounded, injured, or sick military personnel. While similar to civilian air ambulance services, aeromedical evacuation often involves longer distances and more complex logistical coordination.

Helicopter Emergency Medical Services: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) is a type of air ambulance service that uses helicopters to transport patients. HEMS is often used in situations where speed is critical, such as severe trauma cases, or where ground transport is impractical, such as in rural or remote areas.