Epidemiology of adverse events in air medical transport.
MacDonald RD, Banks BA, Morrison M. Epidemiology of adverse events in air medical transport. Acad Emerg Med. 2008;15(10):923-931. doi:10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00241.x.
Air transport of patients is generally safe, with possible patient harm occurring in approximately 1 of 500 flights in this study. Communication problems were most frequently identified, and focusing on improving communication during air transport may yield safety improvements.