Summary
The Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) is a helicopter-based medical evacuation and air ambulance service based in Athlone, Ireland.[1] Operated since 2012 by the Air Corps and National Ambulance Service under the call sign MEDEVAC 112,[2] the service was redesignated AIR CORPS 112 in 2016. It is a joint project of the Irish government Departments of Defence and Health, and provides an advanced-paramedic response to patients whose location or clinical condition requires aeromedical support.[3]
| Abbreviation | EAS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Provision of helicopter emergency medical services |
Region served | Republic of Ireland |
Parent organization | Air Corps National Ambulance Service |
The service was launched on an initial 12-month trial basis on 4 June 2012,[4] operating initially on a Eurocopter EC135 aircraft and later on an AgustaWestland AW139, based at Custume Barracks in Athlone, Westmeath.[5][6][7] It continued to operate beyond the initial trial period, and was made permanent in June 2015.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ "Emergency services called to two separate falls in Clare". The Irish Times. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "Decision on future of air ambulance still awaited". The Clare Herald. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "Air ambulance in 695 missions in 2014". The Clare Herald. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "The Emergency Aeromedical Service". Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Launch of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) – Ireland's Health Service". Health Service Executive. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Ireland's First Emergency Aeromedical Service". Phecit.ie. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Flynn, Patrick (28 May 2013). "No decision made on future of HSE's air ambulance service". irishtimes.com. The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Minister considering report on air ambulance". The Clare Herald. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "Air Ambulance Service | Department of Health". Department of Health. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
External links edit
- The Emergency Aeromedical Service – Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council