Eurocopter teaches India to develop medical efficiency by using helicopters

A one-of-its-kind conference titled ‘Because Life Won’t wait’ to showcase complete Helicopter Emergency Medical Services solutions

Eurocopter, the world leader helicopter manufacturer is organizing a conference on the use of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the world, and the potential needs and prospects for India. The exhibition will be held on Saturday, 17th July at 11:00am at the “SILVER OAKS” hall of the Technology Centre of Bangalore International Exhibition Centre

HEMS is well developed in European countries and in the US as well as some countries of South America, Middle East and Asia. The use of helicopter for rescue and medical transportation drastically increases medical efficiency by saving time, removing obstacles and reducing risk. Recently in Nepal six mountaineers were saved by a Eurocopter HEMS helicopter when they were trapped at 6900m altitude (refer pic). Such a rescue remains a distant reality for India.

Through the exhibition, Eurocopter wants to address this issue and connect with Indian hospitals, insurance companies, EMS services and operators who can benefit from Eurocopter’s strong experience around the world. Currently, 8 out every 10 emergency medical helicopters are Eurocopter’s. In addition to that, the Eurocopter helicopters are the only ones that have been ‘designed’ for HEMS, with large cabin, rear and slide access to easier stretcher loading, protected tail rotor and lowest noise signature of the world and are capable of flying at varied altitudes and under the most challenging of conditions.

About Eurocopter:
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defense and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approximately 15,600 people. In 2009, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.6 billion euros, orders for 344 new helicopters, and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with an extensive network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centers.

More than 10,500 Eurocopter helicopters currently are in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.