Helicopter Rescue: The True Story of Australia's First Full-time Chopper Doctor

Name: Helicopter Rescue: The True Story of Australia's First Full-time Chopper Doctor
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

ISBN-10: 1405035684
ISBN-13: 9781405035682
Category: Ambulance service
Pages: 262
Language: English
Published: 2004
Publisher: Ripplemakers Pty Ltd
Author: Ken Wishaw

Description

Autobiography of Australia's first full-time helicopter doctor. Describes his passion for flying, his crew membership of the Surf Life Saving Association rescue helicopter, and his role in developing the operations of CareFlight. Tells of the many helicopter rescues he has made. Includes full-colour photos. Foreword by Dr Fran Smith. Author is a doctor with specialist qualification in anaesthesia, who teaches advanced resuscitation and crisis management skills to other anaesthetists.

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