Helico Secours coordinates all emergency services throughout the entire covered territory.
Emergency Medical Helicopter Rescue
Air ambulance transport provided by Helico Secours will be to the nearest appropriate medical center for medical conditions that, in Helico Secours’ opinion, is most appropriate and closest to treat medical conditions deemed life-threatening to the user or that could lead to a permanent disability requiring emergency transport. The user’s health condition dictates whether air ambulance transport is appropriate or required.
Specialized in the field of aeromedical emergency medicine, Helico Secours has a team of highly qualified personnel and equipment specialized in aerial rescue techniques. Its mission is to provide professional airborne emergency assistance within short response times and specialized medical aid to the patient in the event of a serious emergency, anywhere in the territory of Quebec.
Saving Precious Time
Our medical concept for the rapid management of any potentially severely traumatized person aims to reduce the risks of:
Mortality
Complications (length of hospitalization)
Long-term effects
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Témoignages / Récits de sauvetage
It Can Happen at Any Time
During my first helicopter rescue mission in 2001 as a flight paramedic, I went to help a young forestry worker who had been in an ATV accident in the Lac Taureau area. We took charge of the patient, who had suffered a serious leg fracture. From that moment on, I understood just how important it is to have a rapidly available air ambulance service in such a situation.
While snowmobiling in the Mauricie region, a 60-year-old man got stuck on a lake. Trying to free himself on his own, he lost both his boots and decided to walk back to his cottage. Once home, neighbours called for help. The man suffered deep frostbite in both lower limbs.
The decision to call for an air ambulance was the best thing that could have happened to him. To increase his chances of receiving specialized care quickly, he was flown directly to a specialized center in Quebec City and was able to avoid having his feet amputated. After a few months of recovery, he was able to return to his regular activities.
Fast service and timely specialized care increase the chances of survival and reduce the risk of long-term effects.