Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Air ambulance service in South West England
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a charity-funded air ambulance service that provides emergency medical services to the counties of Dorset and Somerset in South West England. The service operates a single helicopter and is tasked with delivering critical care to patients in need of urgent medical attention.
History[edit | edit source]
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was established in 2000 to provide rapid response medical care to the rural and urban areas of Dorset and Somerset. The service was created to address the need for swift medical intervention in emergencies where road access might be limited or time-consuming.
Operations[edit | edit source]
.jpg)
The air ambulance operates from Henstridge Airfield and is available 19 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service uses an AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter, which is equipped with advanced medical equipment and staffed by a team of highly trained paramedics and doctors.
The helicopter can reach any location within the two counties in approximately 20 minutes, providing rapid response to emergencies such as road traffic accidents, cardiac arrest, and other life-threatening situations.
Funding[edit | edit source]
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a charitable organization and relies entirely on public donations and fundraising activities to cover its operational costs. The service does not receive any direct government funding, making community support vital for its continued operation.
Crew[edit | edit source]
The air ambulance crew consists of a pilot, a critical care paramedic, and a critical care doctor. The team is trained to provide advanced pre-hospital care, including intubation, blood transfusion, and ultrasound diagnostics.
Impact[edit | edit source]
Since its inception, the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has responded to thousands of incidents, saving countless lives and improving patient outcomes through rapid medical intervention. The service is an integral part of the emergency response network in the region, working closely with NHS hospitals and emergency services.
Related pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
