The Military Medical Academy (MMA) has acquired new, high-specification equipment, significantly expanding its capability for air medical evacuation of critically ill and injured patients. According to the hospital’s press centre, five complete sets of advanced gear have been purchased. This new inventory includes vital signs monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, oxygen cylinders, and additional items such as defibrillators and suction pumps.
These integrated systems ensure that intensive care and resuscitation readiness can be maintained throughout long-distance transport. With this new equipment, the MMA is now equipped to conduct simultaneous air evacuations of up to five critically ill patients who require continuous monitoring and highly specialized treatment during flight. The gear is certified for onboard aircraft use and can be installed immediately, guaranteeing a rapid response capability during emergencies.
The MMA remains the sole hospital in Bulgaria that combines specialized equipment with trained teams for air medical evacuation. In close coordination with the Bulgarian Air Force, its teams are prepared to respond to mass disasters, accidents, and military conflicts requiring the rapid stabilization and evacuation of numerous casualties. Prof Lyubomir Aleksiev, head of the Department of Aviation and Maritime Medicine at the Academy, stated that the new equipment substantially enhances the ability to provide care in extreme conditions.
He noted that air medical evacuation demands not only technology but also highly trained personnel capable of operating in dynamic, high-risk environments. The Academy conducts regular training flights under diverse scenarios to maintain high operational readiness and improve coordination between medical and aviation structures.
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