Cleared to land? A nationwide analysis of emergency care hospital and HEMS infrastructure in Germany
Despite the crucial role of HEMS in emergency medical care, nearly one-third of Germany's emergency care hospitals lack designated landing facilities, with PIS still outnumbering certified helipads. This reflects structural and regulatory shortcomings that may compromise timely access to specialized care. Enhancing national oversight, modernizing infrastructure, and adopting harmonized European standards are key measures to ensure reliable aeromedical access - and to improve patient outcomes across borders.
Authors
- Christian Hohenstein
- Justus Wolff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7545-9866)
- Janosch Dahmen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6837-0348)
- Christian Karagiannidis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3247-2849)
- Johannes Ströbel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2124-1116)
- Hans Morten Lossius
- Julius Kerkhoff
Institutions
- Witten/Herdecke University (DE)
- Philipps University of Marburg (DE)
- Stiftelsen Norsk Luftambulanse (NO)
- Military Hospital (PK)
- Department of Health (TW)
- German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (DE)
- University Hospital Cologne (DE)
- Saarland University (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-025-01418-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.25
Funders
- Universität des Saarlandes