Thousands of international aeromedical evacuations are conducted every year. An increasing number of travelers are elderly or have chronic illnesses, and there is more travel to regions where road trauma and infectious diseases are endemic but dependable medical care is not available. This review explains the indications for aeromedical evacuation, as well as the logistics, safety considerations, and principles of in-flight care for sick or injured patients.
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