A.      Dual Pivoting Litter System     Pic

The Dual Pivoting Litter System is made up of two basic components; the Litter Base and the mobile Litter Carriage. The Litter Base is installed on the left and right side of the cabin transmission pylon, parallel with the center line of the aircraft, and serves as a durable platform for the mobile Litter Carriage. From this initial position the Carriage can be repositioned fore and aft, laterally and diagonally as required, to facilitate a variety of patient treatment protocols. The removable Stretcher attached to the Carriage System has two (2) shoulder harnesses and three (3) lateral restraints.

A major feature of the movable Carriage is that it will also slide and pivot outboard through the sliding aircraft cabin door. The carriage then extends approximately 44 inches (unsupported by the medical crew) outboard of the aircraft. This unsupported extension allows a medical crew member to stand on each side of the Carriage and easily load or unload the patient on the Stretcher while maintaining correct body mechanics for lifting.

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B.      High Intensity Cabin Lighting     Pic

True spectrum High Intensity Cabin Lighting will be supplied with controllable intensity. This light intensity output (foot candles) and proximity of the lights with respect to the patient closely approximates emergency department diagnostic lighting characteristics.

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C.      Medical Crew Seating     Pic

    1.   Center Attendant Seat

The pivoting/tracking Center Attendant Seat is installed aft of the nav/com control pedestal. This seat will pivot 360 degrees to face forward during the outbound flight then rotated facing aft for patient access during the inbound flight to the medical facility. It can also be tracked fore and aft in the cabin to allow for greater patient access and life support equipment availability.

    2.   Outboard/Aft Facing Jump Seats (2 each)

These medical attendant jump seats are located at the head of the stretcher, facing aft in the aircraft. They track laterally fore and aft to facilitate patient access who may be aligned either in the fore and aft, or lateral axis position.*

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D.      Liquid Oxygen System

A ten (10) liter Liquid Oxygen System will be located in the left aft avionics bay. It is capable of supplying a maximum quantity of eight thousand (8000) gaseous liters of oxygen. This equates to a flight time of 133 minutes for two (2) Advanced Life Support (ALS) patients on high volume/rate flow ventilators at 30 liters per minute (lpm) each; or a total flight time of 88 minutes for six (6) Basic Life Support (BLS) patients on BVM’s, and /or a flush flow of 15 lpm per patient.

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E.      Compressed Air System

The Compressed Air System installed is comprised of a regulator, hoses and connections, and a light weight compressed air cylinder. The air cylinder, constructed of composite aviation material will be capable of supplying a quantity of air equivalent to a flight time of 86 minutes at a flow of 30 lpm.

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F.      Suction System

Two (2) independent Suction Systems will be installed. Each system utilizes a 1000cc Aspiration Collection Container powered by Vacuum Pumps which meet or exceed DOT ground ambulance specification criterion for both rate of flow and millimeters of vacuum provided.

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G.      Locking Drug Box

A double lock Locking Drug Cabinet, constructed of reinforced steel will be installed aft of the nav/com control panel for secure access by the medical flight personnel.

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H.      Pylon Mounted Life Support Panel with Medical Equipment Brackets     Pic

A Life Support Panel will be mounted to the upper forward pylon surface. The outlets for the Oxygen, Medical Air and Suction Systems will be arranged on the face of the panel as specified by the medical flight personnel. The panel extends around both sides of the pylon, with each side including provisions for mounting patient monitoring equipment. Custom-made brackets allow for securing this patient monitoring equipment to the panel. 110V 20Amp Electrical Outlets will also be mounted on the panel as required. The entire Life Support Panel incorporates a “quick disconnect” feature which accommodates routine cleaning and maintenance.

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I.      Overhead Storage Cabinet     Pic

A hinged Overhead Storage Cabinet for stowage of supplies/equipment is located overhead in the aft cabin area. This Cabinet may be mounted on either side of the cabin, and will hold medical supplies and equipment not routinely utilized by the medical flight team.

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J.      Forward Medical Cabinets     Pic

Three (3) Forward Medical Cabinets constructed of composite materials will be located just aft of the pilot and copilot seats. These cabinets can be specifically designed as required by the medical flight personnel to accommodate storage and access needs. The lower center cabinet is normally allocated as the Drug Cabinet.

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K.      Soft Storage Pockets     Pic

Soft Storage Pockets, constructed of vinyl, will be provided and can be mounted in the following areas: aft cabin “wing” doors, pylon panel (front), cabin doorposts, and on each side of the forward bulkhead. Additional or special pocket arrangements can be recommended and quoted separately.

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L.      Bulkhead with Blackout Curtain

A Bulkhead constructed of composite materials is located above the Medical Cabinets. This Bulkhead extends upwards from the top of the Medical Cabinets to the overhead panels of the aircraft. Vinyl Storage Pockets for medical supplies can be attached to this Bulkhead (number of Pockets and location specified by the medical flight personnel). A pass-through Window is installed in the bulkhead for visual observation by the pilot/copilot of the aft cabin area, and direct voice communication between pilot crew and medical flight crew. A quick-release Blackout Curtain is located on the forward facing surface of the Bulkhead with easy access by the pilot or copilot. The Blackout Curtain separates and preserves the integrity of flight operations from in-flight patient care.

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M.      EMS Control Panel     Pic

The EMS Control Panel accommodates the Electrical Controls for High Intensity Cabin Lighting, Oxygen, Air and Vacuum, Loading Lights, Work Lights, Inverters, Converters, and miscellaneous medical equipment. The EMS Control Panel is located on the forward bulkhead. The final design of the Panel configuration is highly dependent upon the specifications set forth by the medical flight personnel, and depends upon the individual mission requirements.

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N.      I.V. Rails with Hooks (2 each Rails/5 each Hooks)     Pic

Two (2) outboard I.V. Rails (one each side) have five (5) sliding I.V. Hooks each. The Rails are flush mounted into the cabin interior ceiling, and the sliding hooks can be positioned by the medical attendants in flight as well as during the loading and unloading of the patient.

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O.      Other Equipment     Pic

Stowable Six (6) Place Litter Kit

The Stowable Six (6) Place Litter Kit includes six (6) Stowable Stretchers and two (2) stowable Stretcher Support Stanchions.

All Heli-Dyne Systems Attendant Seating meets current FAA requirements for crash worthiness, attendant restraints (lap and shoulder), and flammability. The seats are designed so their height and placement with regards to stretcher(s) placement promote correct body mechanics and comfortable patient access by medical personnel during all phases of treatment protocols, in all modes of flight.

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