H1N1 09 influenza—An aeromedical perspective

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Queensland Section is the primary service provider for aeromedical retrieval and transfer within Queensland. During the recent H1N1 09 influenza pandemic the organisation was required to undertake substantial planning as well as revision of existing guidelines in lig...

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Published in:Australasian emergency nursing journal 2010-08, Vol.13 (3), p.53-60
Main Authors: Lang, Jennifer L., Croker, Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aeromedical
Disease management
Flying
H1N1 09 subtype
Health facility planning
Infection control
Influenza
Influenza A virus
Occupational health
Pandemics
Queensland
Revisions
Workloads
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Summary:The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Queensland Section is the primary service provider for aeromedical retrieval and transfer within Queensland. During the recent H1N1 09 influenza pandemic the organisation was required to undertake substantial planning as well as revision of existing guidelines in light of a new strain of influenza of unknown transmissibility and virulence and potential increase in workload. This paper provides an overview of the experiences of the organisation during the H1N1 09 influenza pandemic including surge capacity planning, infection control measures unique to the aeromedical environment, caseload data and employee health impacts.
ISSN:1574-6267
1839-2776
DOI:10.1016/j.aenj.2010.05.002