Lauren has worked in the publishing industry for eight years and reads and writes about healthcare, science and travel insurance on a daily basis. Her favourite aircraft is the plane from the title sequence of British educational children’s TV series Come Outside.

New heights for HEMS critical care

Helicopter emergency medical services are at the forefront of pre-hospital care, delivering lifesaving interventions and providing rapid transport to hospitals. Experts share with Lauren Haigh the latest updates in treatment…

Lengthening the golden hour: Improving the survivability of battlefield injuries

Technology is enhancing combat medical care and may even extend the window for providing lifesaving care on the battlefield. Experts share with Lauren Haigh the innovations that are helping to…

High seas and high stakes: training for rescue swimmers

Helicopter rescue swimmers are tested physically, mentally and emotionally on each and every mission. Naturally, training for this challenging role is intensive, but can it adequately prepare rescue swimmers for…

Fighting fire with sustainable aerial strategies

Wildfires are increasing in prevalence and severity, and novel aerial firefighting products that are not only effective but also environmentally friendly are more important than ever. Experts discuss with Lauren…

Worker putting medical kit bag in boot of car

In the bag: how optimized kit bags are enhancing operations

Medical kit bags must be robust, lightweight and ergonomic to ensure crew can easily carry them, even in challenging terrain. The contents – namely lifesaving equipment – must be suitably…

Paramedics carrying patient to helicopter

Harnessing innovation for patient-oriented medical interiors

When reconfiguring an aircraft cabin for medical use, customized solutions can enhance functionality and facilitate the complex work of the crew. Lauren Haigh spoke to air ambulance operators to discover…

Lifesaving Mediterranean missions

In 2023 so far, more than 186,000 migrants and refugees successfully crossed the Mediterranean to Europe. But what of those who didn’t make the perilous journey? Search and rescue efforts…

The inside track on air ambulance medical interiors

An air ambulance interior that is optimized for safety and efficiency will maximize patient care. Industry experts share with Lauren Haigh the developments, limitations and future direction enhancing the delivery…