Publications by authors named "Frank Lerch"
Article Synopsis
- Helicopter hoist operations (HHO) are crucial for conducting rescue missions in Germany's challenging mid-range mountain terrains, especially for outdoor sports-related injuries.
- A study analyzing HHO missions from 2020 to 2022 found 410 rescue cases, with 304 suitable for statistical analysis, revealing a peak in summer and on weekends with 75% of cases linked to trauma.
- The analysis indicated that many patients were in severe conditions requiring invasive treatments, and different air rescue bases employed varying tactics, affecting the efficiency of their missions.