LifeFlight

March 3, 2015

LifeFlight’s blood transfusion practices affirmed by new study

Research soon to be published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) shows that airlifted trauma victims who receive blood transfusions in the helicopter before arriving at a trauma center have a higher chance of survival.

By VUMC News and Communications

February 25, 2015

Vanderbilt to study use of plasma on LifeFlight, extends trial to Rutherford County base

By VUMC News and Communications

April 17, 2014

LifeFlight ready for new FAA air ambulance rules

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is applauding new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will have a dramatic impact for all air ambulance operators and make the industry much safer.

By VUMC News and Communications

February 13, 2014

LifeFlight helps establish first EMS system in Guyana

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is helping the country of Guyana implement its first emergency medical services (EMS) system.

By VUMC News and Communications

February 4, 2014

LifeFlight Event Medicine covers events large and small

Providing emergency medical coverage at special events can be challenging. But a recent downtown-wide New Year’s Eve celebration required the support equivalent to a mini-disaster response.

By VUMC News and Communications

October 29, 2013

Vanderbilt to study use of plasma on LifeFlight

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a national trial to see if outcomes for critically injured patients with uncontrolled bleeding can be improved by administering plasma to these patients while in flight to the hospital.