The Military Medical Academy (MMA) has enhanced its capabilities for air medical evacuation by acquiring new, high-specification equipment, according to the hospital’s press centre. Five complete sets of advanced medical gear have been procured, which include vital signs monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, oxygen cylinders, and additional units such as defibrillators and suction pumps. These integrated systems are designed to maintain intensive care and resuscitation readiness 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 systems are certified for onboard aircraft use and are ready for immediate installation, ensuring a rapid response capacity in emergency scenarios. The MMA remains the sole hospital in Bulgaria that combines specialized equipment with trained teams for air medical evacuation.
In coordination with the Bulgarian Air Force, its teams are prepared to respond to mass disasters, accidents, and military conflicts that necessitate the swift evacuation and stabilization of numerous casualties. Prof Lyubomir Aleksiev, head of the Department of Aviation and Maritime Medicine at the Academy, stated that the new equipment significantly boosts the ability to provide care in extreme conditions. He emphasized that air medical evacuation demands both advanced technology and highly trained personnel capable of operating in dynamic, high-risk environments.
The Academy maintains high operational readiness through regular training flights simulating various scenarios, thereby improving coordination between its medical and aviation structures.
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The Military Medical Academy (MMA) has enhanced its air medical evacuation capabilities following the procurement of new, high-specification equipment, according to the hospital’s press center. Five c