also: ドクター・ヘリ
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.
An air ambulance was dispatched to the accident scene.
The paramedics immediately requested an air ambulance.
The injured person was transported to the hospital by air ambulance.