DC Aviation has extended availability of in-flight medical assistance provided by the med con team, a member of International Assistance Group, to cover its entire fleet.

The med con team's 24/7 alarm centre uses satellite telephone communications and has specially trained experts to guide the crew first responders professionally through critical situations.

"While considering the condition of the patient, as well as the current position of the aircraft, the captain's decision-making is competently supported," says DC Aviation. With pertinent information, the med con team is capable of recommending an airport with quickly accessible and adequate installations, and of organising any additional care including transportation before the aircraft lands.

"In the event of a medical emergency onboard, it is of utmost importance to conduct a flight/ medical evaluation of the situation. Based on it, the right decisions can be taken, and unnecessary cost-intensive intermediate stops can be avoided. In this way, optimal medical care for the passengers is ensured, which can be life-saving under certain circumstances.

"In addition to basic first aid measures, our cabin personnel are also trained in the use of defibrillators in annual first aid courses."