The Military Medical Academy (MMA) has acquired new, high-specification equipment that enhances its capacity for air medical evacuation of critically ill and injured patients, according to the hospital’s press centre. Five complete sets of advanced gear were purchased, encompassing vital signs monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, oxygen cylinders, and supplementary devices such as defibrillators and suction pumps. These systems ensure that intensive care and resuscitation readiness can be maintained throughout long-distance transport.
With this new equipment, the MMA is now capable of conducting simultaneous air evacuations for up to five critically ill patients who require continuous monitoring and specialized treatment during flight. The purchased gear is certified for onboard aircraft use and can be installed immediately, facilitating a rapid response during emergencies. The MMA remains the sole hospital in Bulgaria combining specialized equipment with trained teams for air medical evacuation.
Operating in close coordination with the Bulgarian Air Force, the academy’s teams are equipped to respond to mass disasters, accidents, and military conflicts necessitating the rapid evacuation and stabilization of numerous casualties. Prof Lyubomir Aleksiev, head of the Department of Aviation and Maritime Medicine at the MMA, stated that the new equipment significantly boosts the ability to provide medical care in extreme environments. He emphasized that air medical evacuation requires not only advanced technology but also highly trained teams capable of operating in dynamic, high-risk settings.
To maintain operational readiness and improve coordination between medical and aviation structures, the teams conduct regular training flights under various simulated scenarios.
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