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trauma, and neonatal resuscitation. Flight
nurses additionally hold certification in criti-
cal care nursing, or emergency nursing, flight
nursing or have undergone certification as
emergency medical technicians. Since 1997,
Airlift Northwest has been accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Medical
Transport Services; in fact, it was the first air
medical service in Southeast Alaska to gar-
ner this recognition which reflects its adher-
ence to the highest of patient care, safety and
operational standards within its industry.
While its medical personnel can effectively
respond to any health crisis, Airlift North-
west also engages pilots that have the neces-
sary training and necessary local knowledge
Brenda Nelson,
Chief Flight Nurse
