Intermountain Life Flight

Intermountain Life Flight is an air medical transport service based in Utah, United States. It is operated by Intermountain Healthcare, a not-for-profit health system. The service provides critical care transport for patients in need of immediate medical attention, utilizing both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

History

Intermountain Life Flight was established in 1978 to provide rapid medical transport for critically ill or injured patients. Over the years, it has expanded its fleet and services to cover a larger geographic area, including parts of Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.

Fleet

Intermountain Life Flight operates a diverse fleet of aircraft to meet various medical transport needs. The fleet includes:

• Helicopters: These are primarily used for short-distance, rapid response missions. The helicopters are equipped with advanced medical equipment and staffed by highly trained medical personnel.
• Fixed-wing aircraft: These are used for longer-distance transports and can accommodate patients who require specialized medical care during the flight.

Services

Intermountain Life Flight offers a range of services, including:

• Neonatal transport: Specialized care for newborns requiring immediate medical attention.
• Pediatric transport: Transport services for critically ill or injured children.
• Adult critical care transport: For adults in need of advanced medical care during transport.
• Organ transport: Rapid transport of organs for transplantation.

Medical Team

The medical team on Intermountain Life Flight includes:

• Flight nurses
• Flight paramedics
• Respiratory therapists
• Physicians (when required)

Each team member is trained to provide high-level critical care in the challenging environment of an aircraft.

Coverage Area

Intermountain Life Flight primarily serves the Intermountain West region, including:

• Utah
• Idaho
• Wyoming
• Nevada

Safety and Accreditation

Intermountain Life Flight is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), ensuring that it meets high standards for safety and quality of care.

See Also

• Air medical services
• Intermountain Healthcare
• Medical transport