Which of the Following Is a Reason for Use of Air

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for use of air medical transport in the out-of-hospital setting?

• A) The patient has a low potential to require high-level life support available from an air medical helicopter, which is not available by ground transport.
• B) The patient has a significant potential to require a time-critical intervention, and an air medical helicopter will deliver the patient to an appropriate facility faster than ground transport.
• C) The patient is located in an area that would make ground transport viable or slightly delayed.
• D) Local EMS resources are acceptable.

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