‘Staffing meets air medical needs of patients’ says ICP President

President of the Irish College of Paramedics has hit back at criticism of the medical staffing of Ireland’s new air ambulance service, insisting it “meets the requirements of patients”.

Dr Shane Knox moved to defend the advanced paramedic (AP) and emergency medical technician (EMT) model proposed for the Irish Community Rapid Response’s (ICRR) new helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) after a wave of criticism and concern from international HEMS experts, consultants and medical bodies.