Aeromedical Isolation Team
Aeromedical Isolation Team
The Aeromedical Isolation Team (AIT) was a specialized unit of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) designed to transport and care for patients with highly infectious diseases. The team was established to provide a rapid response capability for the safe evacuation and treatment of patients with dangerous pathogens.
History[edit | edit source]
The Aeromedical Isolation Team was formed in the 1970s in response to the need for a specialized unit capable of handling infectious disease outbreaks. The team was part of the broader efforts by the USAMRIID to manage and contain biological threats.
Mission[edit | edit source]
The primary mission of the AIT was to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases, such as Ebola virus disease or Marburg virus disease, from remote locations to specialized treatment facilities. The team was equipped with advanced isolation and containment technologies to prevent the spread of infectious agents during transport.
Equipment[edit | edit source]
The AIT utilized specialized equipment to ensure the safety of both the patients and the medical personnel. This included the use of isolation chambers and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as the Racal space suits.
Racal Space Suits[edit | edit source]
The Racal space suits were a critical component of the AIT's equipment. These suits provided a high level of protection against airborne pathogens and were used during the transport and treatment of patients.
Operations[edit | edit source]
The AIT was deployed in various situations where there was a risk of infectious disease spread. The team worked closely with other military and civilian agencies to coordinate the safe evacuation and treatment of patients.
Disbandment[edit | edit source]
The Aeromedical Isolation Team was disbanded in the early 2000s as part of a reorganization of the USAMRIID's capabilities. The functions of the AIT were integrated into other units and response teams.
Related pages[edit | edit source]
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
- Infectious disease
- Biological warfare
- Ebola virus disease
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Aeromedical Isolation Team in action
Racal space suits used by the Aeromedical Isolation Team
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