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