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Aug 28, 2009 04:42 AM

Helicoptor trauma transport cost


What is the cost of helicopter transport from scene of MVA to hospital 20 miles away with 1 pt. conscious, with 2 large bore lines and 02 and no meds pushed?

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from Rio
Old Sep 15, 2009, 06:43 PM

Default Re: Helicoptor trauma transport cost
Originally Posted by Mike SIE View Post
What is the cost of helicopter transport from scene of MVA to hospital 20 miles away with 1 pt. conscious, with 2 large bore lines and 02 and no meds pushed?
Varies... widely... $12,000 is not unheard of in some places. Other programs sell "memberships" so you get a discount.


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from Mike SIE
Old Sep 16, 2009, 05:00 AM

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Thanks for getting back to me on this. Just curious. I haven't worked in a trauma center ED since the 90's. Living in San Diego you always see life flight helicopters flying to rescues especially with all the illegals gettting in car chases and crashing. So was just wondering what it costs
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from SMorrissey22
Old Sep 16, 2009, 05:10 AM

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I got airlifted back in 2008 after a motorcycle accident (reason for enteting nursing). And it was around $15K - $20K. Lucky for me I still had TriCare from the Military which paid for everything. Hope this helps. That's all I remember!
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from mitchsmom
Old Oct 02, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Currently in my area I think they are around $20k+
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