Aircraft
Main ContentAirCare 4 - Greenwood
Our Greenwood-based aircraft is a EC 135 P2+
- Aircraft maximum gross weight: 6,415 lbs. Speed - 137 kts. (165 mph).
- Useful load: 2,125 lbs. (fuel, equipment, Pilot/RN/Paramedic/1 patient)
- Instrument flight capability: 3 axis autopilot, 2 GPS satellite navigation systems. Two-way satellite communication equipment. Satellite weather systems and active onboard color weather radar systems. Terrain and ground proximity radar systems. Night vision-friendly interior lighting.
- Night vision goggles are worn by the pilot and medical crew during all night operations.
- Capability to transport two patients. Stretcher weight limit - 400 lbs.
Onboard medical equipment/capabilities
- Two oxygen sources
- One suction unit
- Extensive list of medications for the critical care setting
- Revel ventilator
- Three-channel IV pumps
- Philips HeartStart MRx monitor (Pacing/defib, 12-lead, ECG, arterial line, central venous, ICP, ETCO2, pulse oximetry, and temperature monitoring capability)
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Neonatal isolette / nitric oxide therapy
- O-negative packed red blood cells for emergency transfusions
- Peripheral arterial line insertion / monitoring
- RSI intubation / emergency airway devices
- Portable ultrasound for FAST exam of trauma patients