FLYING DOCTOR

SEPE is equipped with efficient treatment instruments, making it possible to quickly provide medical care to the patient already during the flight. Sometimes swift help may depend on only minutes. The helicopter´s crew includes a doctor, a pilot and a co-pilot. If needed, the doctor can provide consultation by phone to health care centers and ambulance drivers.

A MATTER OF MINUTES

Most often flying is the fastest route. Speed may even save lives. Time is precious in the case of a serious accident or sudden illness. For example, SEPE flies from Oulu to Pudasjärvi in 25 minutes, or to Kajaani in 35 minutes. SEPE is ready to fly in 5-8 minutes.

MAKE A GOOD MOVE

Let´s keep SEPE in the air. To help.

OULUN OSUUSPANKKI      574136-2143229     

ALSO ON THE GROUND...

The doctor´s ground unit operates primaly in the Oulu area, but also travels longer distances if weather conditions prevent the helicopter from taking off. The unit contains equipment necessary for intensive patient care. The vehicle is equipped with VHF, GSM and VIRVE phones and a GPS device.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DO AS FOLLOWS

If possible, make the emergency call yourself to make sure the call is received.

1. First explain what has happened and where.
2. Answer any questions you are asked.
3. Do as you are instructed to do.
4. Do not hang up the phone until told to do so.

COOPERATION

Doctor´s and rescue helicopter SEPE works in close cooperation with various authorities, such as ambulance service, the Northern Ostrobothnia health care district, the police , the fire department, the frontier guards and emergency centers. Patients are treated on site together with any ambulance drivers, firemen or rescue people present. The doctor makes the decision on how to transport the patient.