Air Medical Journal
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 81-84 , March 2006

An assessment of the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms in the rotor wing air ambulance: One program's findings

  • Mark Galtelli, BSHS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C

      Affiliations

    • University of Mississippi Medical Center, AirCare, Jackson, Mississippi
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Mark Galtelli, BSHS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C, AAA Ambulance, 207 S. 28th St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    • ,
  • Clyde Deschamp, PhD, NREMT-P

      Affiliations

    • Department of Emergency Medical Technology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
    • ,
  • Jason Rogers, BS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C

      Affiliations

    • University of Mississippi Medical Center, AirCare, Jackson, Mississippi

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 Presented at the Air Medical Transport Conference, October 2004, Cincinnati, Ohio.

PII: S1067-991X(05)00224-5

doi: 10.1016/j.amj.2005.12.004

Air Medical Journal
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 81-84 , March 2006

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