ドクターヘリ
also: ドクター・ヘリ
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Meanings
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air ambulance; helicopter ambulance; HEMS
Wasei-eigo from 'doctor helicopter'; refers to a helicopter equipped for emergency medical services, often with a doctor on board.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from doctor heli(copter)
A doctor helicopter arrived at the accident scene.
The introduction of helicopter ambulances has improved survival rates.
Usage patterns
- ドクターヘリが出動するfor an air ambulance to be dispatched
An air ambulance was dispatched to the accident scene.
- ドクターヘリを要請するto request an air ambulance
The paramedics immediately requested an air ambulance.
- ドクターヘリで搬送するto transport (a patient) by air ambulance
The injured person was transported to the hospital by air ambulance.