Sikorsky has unveiled the first S-76(R) helicopter equipped with an emergency medical services interiors.
The new interior incorporates the articulating patient loading system (APLS) into the S-76 helicopter.
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Opening up the cabin floor for more storage, the interior allows multiple positioning for patient care, provides a lowered platform to perform CPR and has multiple options to mount customer-specific gear.
Sikorsky Global Helicopters chief engineer Jim Munda said that the new set-up addressed a number of loading issues and in-flight usage problems.
“The new Air Methods litter base offers a major improvement to our medical interiors,” he said.
Sikorsky partnered with Air Methods Corp to begin work on the project in May 2009.
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