CareFlight

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CareFlight (pronounced: care-flight) is a critical care aeromedical retrieval service and charity based in Australia.

Pronunciation

The term "CareFlight" is pronounced as "care-flight".

Etymology

The term "CareFlight" is a compound word derived from the English words "care" and "flight". The term signifies the organization's mission to provide air medical services or "flight care".

Overview

CareFlight is an Australian aeromedical charity, established in 1986. CareFlight uses a variety of aircraft including aeromedical helicopters, jets and aeroplanes to bring injured and ill patients within Australia and overseas for medical treatment.

Services

CareFlight provides several services including emergency medical services, air ambulance transfers, and medical evacuation.

Operations

CareFlight operates from bases in New South Wales, Northern Territory, and Queensland, providing emergency and routine medical care to patients in need of transport.

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