The 2023 Canada Grand Prix organization has once again turned to Airmedic and the Hopital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal trauma center to provide critical care and emergency medical transport by helicopter from the Grand Prix site. From June 15 to 18, a dedicated team of doctors, respiratory therapists, nurses and pilots will be working together to provide health care and emergency airlifts that meet the highest quality standards.
“We are proud of the trust placed in us by the Canadian Grand Prix organization and Sacré-Coeur Hospital. This long-standing partnership is evidence of the expertise and professionalism of our Airmedic teams and demonstrates how well we work within the pre-hospital system in partnership with other highly-trained professionals. We are ready to respond whenever and wherever we’re needed,” says Sophie Larochelle, Chief executive officer.
“For the past 30 years, the Sacré-Cœur Hospital trauma team is proud to ensure medical care during the Canada Grand Prix. We know that we have highly-trained experts who will be ready to provide care and evacuate a patient if needed,” says Dr Ronald Denis, Director medical program at Hopital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal trauma center.
According to the FIA requirements, it is mandatory to have a helicopter service that is available at all times for medical evacuations. Airmedic will be providing two dedicated BK117 helicopters from its fleet specifically designed for critical care. At all times, one helicopter will be positioned on the helipad next to the field hospital while the second helicopter will be positioned at La Mare au Diable, at the north end of the island. The constant presence of a helicopter on site is part of the emergency measures plan strategically developed by the three actors involved. In addition to this, five major simulations and ground training will be conducted with the inter-disciplinary trauma teams to ensure effective and efficient inter-hospital in-flight care.
This press release was prepared and distributed by Airmedic
