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Model of organizing multipurpose SAR/EMS service in Croatia

The justification for establishing an emergency medical air-service in Croatia can be assessed by analyzing the basic criteria – traffic dynamics and number of traffic fatalities, emphasized periodical fluctuation of population, traffic isolation of certain regions due to climatic and configuration characteristics, as well as popularization of nautical tourism. The draft of the development plan of emergency medical aviation should encompass main aspects – dimensioning of operational areas, selection of locations for operational centers, calculation of the size of specific-purpose fleet, and choice of adequate fleet means. Organizing and operationalization of the medical service assumes also an assessment of staff requirements, both regarding number and qualifications profile, and the necessary logistics. Due to air traffic volume and the tendency of growth, mainly international air traffic in Croatia, the possibilities of organizing a national SAR/EMS/DISASTER management center should be evaluated. The center would provide multipurpose operative, i.e. rational utilization of available infrastructure and technical resources of land, water and air traffic.

Search and Rescue; (Helicopter) Emergency Medical Service; Operational Area; Operational Center; National Management Center

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