The leading “blended” civil medical evacuation operation (MEDEVAC) in unforeseen health emergency. From military use to civil development

This study emphasises the importance of standardised protocols, improved information exchange systems, and enhanced training for medical personnel involved in medical evacuation. MEDEVAC was found to be feasible and able to cope with demands that were excessive in relation to available resources. This study proposes the development of a shared protocol for air transport of patients and a model for international cooperation among emergency response agencies to optimise future medical evacuation activities in civil context.