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Flight nursing

Flight nursing involvesRegistered nurses providing advanced emergency care to patients during air transport, typically in helicopters or airplanes. These specialized nurses work closely with medical teams to stabilize and monitor patients with serious injuries or illnesses while being transported to healthcare facilities. They use advanced medical equipment and skills to ensure patients' safety and comfort during flight. Flight nurses must be adaptable, highly trained, and capable of making quick decisions in dynamic environments, integrating their expertise with the unique challenges of air evacuation to deliver critical care efficiently.