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Jun
01
2023
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Weslaco, Texas, June 1, 2023 – It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care. AirLift 5 is part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation.
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Feb
06
2023
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Weslaco, TX, – With February being American Heart Month, crew members at AirLift 5 in Weslaco are proud to have recently added the LUCAS chest compression system to their aircraft to help provide lifesaving efforts during transports, especially when a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. LUCAS is an automatic chest compression device that provides an accurate rate and depth for patients experiencing cardiac arrest when CPR is required, strengthening the chance of patient survival and recovery.
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