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As we enter 2015, we look back on a year of solid accomplishments including
the addition of 24/7 service with both helicopters and the ability to transport
neonates by ground and air. We fully appreciate the critical role our transport
program plays as part of a Level One Trauma Center and Burn Center.
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We see our role changing, and look forward to being an even greater resource
for specialized services like ECMO and balloon-pump transport.
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Emergency Education Center . . . . (608) 263-7259
UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
Emergency Education Center classes are listed at
uwhealth.org/emergencyeducation
2015 FEBRUARY
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As an integral part of UW Hospital’s Level One Trauma Center and Burn
Center, UW Med Flight offers the highest level of care available in the region.
We appreciate the relationships and common goals we share with our
regional partners.
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In 2014, Med Flight worked with 107 police, fire and EMS agencies, transported
patients from 81 regional hospitals, and delivered patients to 12 different
receiving hospitals.
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Emergency Education Center . . . . (608) 263-7259
UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
Emergency Education Center classes are listed at
uwhealth.org/emergencyeducation
2015 MARCH
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In 2014, UW Health opened a new 14-bed, state-of-the-art Level IV Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at American Family Children’s Hospital. One of only
two Level IV NICUs in Wisconsin, this unit provides care to premature and fullterm neonates requiring complex surgical interventions or ongoing subspecialty
care. UW Health’s Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport Ambulance (CHETA)
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staff, pictured above, receive continuous training in transporting and caring
for the tiniest of patients. Both CHETA and Med Flight are equipped to transfer
acutely ill infants from other NICUs or birthing centers across the region to
American Family Children’s Hospital.
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Emergency Education Center . . . . (608) 263-7259
UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
Emergency Education Center classes are listed at
uwhealth.org/emergencyeducation
2015 APRIL
1985
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2007-Present
On April 22, 1985, UW Med Flight began offering service with a single engine
Dauphin aircraft. Twenty six trips were made in that first month. Today,
Med Flight has transported more than 31,000 patients and serves the region
24/7 with two full-time EC 135 helicopters. Since beginning service, Med Flight
has been one of only a few air medical transport programs in the country that
staffs a physician and registered nurse on each transport.
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UW Health Critical Care Transport Program employs three full-time mechanics
who are factory-trained in the maintenance of Med Flight aircraft. Through daily
inspections, the mechanics are committed to keeping both aircraft in service
365 days a year.
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Emergency Education Center . . . . (608) 263-7259
UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
Emergency Education Center classes are listed at
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2015 JUNE
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Our Med Flight and CHETA programs combine to provide a unique resource
to the region. When Med Flight is called for a pediatric transport, a CHETA
crew member trained in respiratory therapy and pediatric specialty care will
accompany the flight nurse and physician. We are proud to have this unique
capability to care for critically ill children.
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Emergency Education Center . . . . (608) 263-7259
UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
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Med Flight is committed to serving our region both day and night. Our pilots are
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) trained and use night vision goggles to improve
safety at night or during non-ideal weather conditions.
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UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
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The Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport Ambulance (CHETA) is a fully
equipped, state-of-the-art ground transport unit designed to serve the pediatric
critical care needs of our region 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2014 CHETA
served 59 hospitals throughout the region, with some patients transported
from more than 250 miles away. The ambulance boasts the complete medical
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capabilities of our Med Flight helicopters and is equipped to safely carry severely
ill and injured children to the attention of an appropriate health care team. The
CHETA team includes pediatric care specialty nurses and respiratory therapists.
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UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
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Med Flight is committed to providing ongoing training to our regional police, fire
and EMS partners. We provide hands-on landing zone and scene safety training to
fire and police departments. We also provide trauma, medical and scene request
training to EMS providers.
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In 2014 more than 300 Fire and EMS personnel were trained during educational
sessions. In addition, Med Flight provided 50 helipad tours to various
organizations and participated in more than 70 community events.
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Regional Fire and EMS personnel are trained to safely and efficiently assist
Med Flight in landing as close as possible to the location of the patient. Often
this means landing at the scene of the injury.
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CHETA staff is committed to providing comprehensive, quality and compassionate
care to pediatric and neonatal patients. The CHETA team travels throughout the
region to transport severely ill or injured children to UW Health’s American
Family Children’s Hospital. The ambulance uses equipment designed specifically
for pediatric patients. The crew truly goes the extra mile to ensure the safety
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and well-being of the patient. Besides specialized medical care, they offer
warm smiles, a hand to hold, mobile games and music, and sometimes bubbles
to distract and help relax the children and babies they serve. For referring
providers, the CHETA program also provides consultations with a pediatric
intensivist and educational training for referring hospital staff.
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This photo of the Madison Isthmus and Lakes Mendota and Monona was taken
and tweeted by Dr. Ryan Wubben as Med Flight flew over Lakes Mendota and
Monona as they were freezing over. The photo quickly ascended to viral status
through a high level of online and social media sharing and hundreds of retweets.
Follow UW Med Flight on
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UW Med Flight Office . . . . . . . . . . (608) 263-3258
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Landing Zone Instructions
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Communication
Inform the pilot when you see or hear the aircraft approaching. Identify hazards. Describe LZ and any
landmarks. Do not use hand signals. If you cannot communicate directly with the pilot, contact your
Comm Center or Med Flight Comm Center and we can set up a phone relay.
Med Flight Radio Frequencies
Mark II (151.280 tone 136.5), WI State
EMS (155.340 no tone) or VHF 123.05
Approaching the Aircraft
• Never approach the rear of the aircraft.
• Do not approach the aircraft unless directed to by Med Flight personnel.
• Keep ALL vehicles 50 ft. from the aircraft.
• Upon landing, the Med Flight crew will deplane and come to you.
• Do not bring the patient to the aircraft until directed by Med Flight personnel.
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