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Aerial Life-Saving Mission for Critically Burned Patients

Emergency Medical Evacuation

When two patients with extensive burn injuries required emergency transfer from Xinjiang to Henan, ground transportation posed a risk of over 30 hours of prolonged turbulence. Within 24 hours, we swiftly mobilized a medically equipped Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft with dual ICU units, assembled a three-person medical team including burn specialists, and conducted full emergency scenario rehearsals — including airway crisis management. As a result, the patients were safely transferred in just 6 hours, reducing transport time by 80% compared to ground transfer.

Background

Client Profile

  • 1.Patient Condition
    • 80% TBSA burns with inhalation injuries
    • Requiring continuous ventilator support
  • 2.Family Concerns
    • Absolute stability to avoid secondary trauma
    • Full-time medical monitoring during the flight

Special Handling

  • 1.Holiday Readiness
    • Assembled a special-duty team with all staff on call despite the public holiday
  • 2.Redundancy Measures
    • Carried 200% of required medication and consumables for contingency
  • 3.Family Support
    • Provided real-time flight tracking and updates for reassurance
Background

Our Response

  • 1.Aviation Medical Setup
    • Dual electric stretcher system with shock-absorption design
    • Three Dräger ventilators with two backup oxygen systems
  • 2.Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
    • Coordinated video consultations with four departments across two regions
    • Designed a custom altitude plan to maintain constant cabin pressure

Client Feedback

“You didn’t just deliver on every promise—you went one step further at every turn. Even the stretcher temperature stayed exactly at 26°C. What you transferred wasn’t just a patient, it was the hope for someone to survive.” —Chief Physician Zhang
    Background

    Results

    • Seamless handover to the ECMO team at Zhengzhou hospital
    • Blood oxygen and pressure remained stable throughout (variations <5%)
    • Zero equipment malfunctions—all 78 devices passed inspection with green status

      Key Takeaway

      The essence of medical aviation lies in:

      Being architects of time—redefining the treatment window

      Delivering airborne ICUs—never compromising medical standards

      Practicing human-centered design—including the emotional needs of families