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DR Sean Petherbridge CMO Abu Dhabi GP

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SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM Analysis of Injuries and Further Study

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The rally is based at Tal Moreeb in the Empty Quarter

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A challenging environment with unique hazards on the route

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Passage Control points can be a bit remote...

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We use 4 aircraft and find that the 412 airframe is the best. Primary response to any incident is via helicopter

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Team Briefing

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Typical Incident Desert Challenge Vehicle activates alarm automatically with impact or rollover alarm or when stationary for a certain time. Vehicle and GPS coordinates visible on screen in Rally Control.

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Rally Control

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Incident on Alarm activated

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CMO dispatches closest airborne asset to the incident via burst SMS transmission. Open channel contact with vehicle allows immediate assessment in most cases. Helicopter is tasked. Doctors are already on board.

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Medical Team attend incident arriving on average