The accident rate for U.S. helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) flights has declined significantly in recent years, but the percentage of fatal accidents and the severity of injuries remain largely unchanged, researchers say.
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EMS helicopter accident rates have decreased since a wave of fatal crashes nearly a decade ago.
by Linda Werfelman | March 17, 2016
The accident rate for U.S. helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) flights has declined significantly in recent years, but the percentage of fatal accidents and the severity of injuries remain largely unchanged, researchers say.
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