A.      Dual Pivoting Litter System with Integral Medical Flooring

The Dual Pivoting Litter System is made up of two basic components; the Litter Base and the mobile Litter Carriage. This Litter System then becomes an integral part of the one-piece Medical Floor. The Medical Floor, constructed of composite materials, is molded to include fluid barriers, and create a seamless joint between the Floor and Litter Base. The Litter Base is installed on the left (or right) side of the cabin, 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

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 aft in the cabin to allow for greater patient access and life support equipment availability.

    2.   Additional Crew Seating

        a.   Side Facing Attendant Seat

A Side Facing Attendant Seat is installed on the right (or left) side of the cabin parallel to the center line of the aircraft. This Attendant Seat will accommodate two attendants facing laterally and centered on the primary patient. When folded down, this Attendant Seat can alternatively be used as a Secondary Stretcher Base to accommodate either a folding stretcher, transport neo-natal incubator, or an intra-aortic balloon pump. The folding stretcher can be stowed in the baggage compartment when not in use.

        b.   Forward Facing Jump Seats (2 each) (optional)

These medical attendant jump seats are attached to the aft cabin bulkhead positioned at the head (or foot) of the stretcher, facing forward in the aircraft.

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D.      Liquid Oxygen System     Pic

A ten (10) liter Liquid Oxygen System will be located in the right aft baggage compartment bay. It is capable of supplying a maximum quantity of eight thousand (8000) gaseous liters of oxygen.

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E.      Compressed Air or Pump Air System(s)     Pic

The Compressed or Pump Air System installed is comprised of a regulator, hoses and connections, and a light weight compressed air cylinder or air pumps. 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 in the aft cabin bulkhead immediately below the Medical Cabinet for secure access by the medical flight personnel.

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H.      Side Cabin Mounted Life Support Panel with Medical Equipment Brackets
          and Aft Storage Cabinet

A Life Support Panel can be mounted to either the left or right side cabin panel surface(s). 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 from the floor to the ceiling, 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.

1.       Aft Cabin Storage Cabinet

An Aft Cabin Storage Cabinet for stowage of supplies/equipment is located within the aft cabin area. This Cabinet will hold medical supplies and equipment not routinely utilized by the medical flight team.

2.       Side Cabin Medical Cabinets

Two (2) Side Cabin Medical Cabinets constructed of composite materials can be located on either side cabin wall just below the Life Support Panel(s). These cabinets can be specifically designed as required by the medical flight personnel to accommodate storage and access needs.

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I.      Bulkhead with Blackout Curtain (optional)

1.       Bulkhead

A Bulkhead constructed of composite materials can be located directly behind the flight crew seats. This Bulkhead extends upwards from the base of the Medical Flooring 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.

2.       Blackout Curtain

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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J.      Soft Storage Pockets

Soft Storage Pockets, constructed of vinyl, will be provided and can be mounted in the following areas: aft cabin “wing” doors, and either forward or aft bulkheads and the cabin door posts.

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K.      EMS Control Panel

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 can be located on either the left or right Side Cabin Panels. 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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L.      I.V. Hooks

I.V. hooks can be located in any quantity and location on the cabin ceiling, for positioning by the medical attendants in flight, as well as during the loading and unloading of the patient.

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M.      EMS Communications Console     Pic

An EMS Communications Console can be constructed to house the EMS radios required for both inflight crew communications, and aircraft to hospital communications. This padded console can be located in one of several areas on the cabin ceiling.

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