Table 1

 Retrievals during 2002–2003

AgeSexReason for retrievalGCSInterventionsOrigin/distance (miles)/surface travel time(h:min)*ModeFlight time (min)Transfer time (h)Outcome
E, eyes; V, vocal; M, motor; RSI, rapid sequence intubation; IBP, invasive blood pressure monitoring; ICD, intercostal drain. Civilian, civilian ambulance service helicopter; Military, military (RAF or RN) Sea King search and rescue helicopter; Fixed wing, ambulance service fixed wing air ambulance. *Distance and surface travel time calculated with Microsoft AutoRoute 2001.
154MAirway obstruction, seizuresE1 V2 M5RSI, ventilationMainland/90.8/3:47Civilian402.5Survived
264MHead injury, facial injuryE1 V2 M4RSI, ventilation, IBPIsland/29.4/1:29Civilian352.8Survived
378FHead injuryE4 V4 M6RSI, ventilationIsland/69.3/5:06Military402.5Survived
467FRuptured oesophagusE4 V5 M6RSI, ventilation, ICDMainland/84.5/2:19Civilian303Died
541MMeningitis, seizuresE1 V2 M3RSI, ventilationIsland/105.4/3:59Civilian453Died
646MHead injury, trismusE1 V1 M1Ventilation, IBPMainland/24.5/1:09Military302.5Survived
732MOverdose baclofenE1 V1 M2RSI, ventilationIsland/69.3/5:06Fixed wing9012Survived
857MFarming accidentE4 V5 M6ICD, analgesiaIsland/96/5:44Fixed wing603Survived
925MMaxillofacial traumaE1 V2 M4VentilationMainland/84.5/2:19Civilian402.5Unknown
1065FOverdose barbituratesE1 V1 M1RSI, ventilation, IBPMainland/24.5/1:09Civilian254Survived