Appendix 9
Current Medical Retrieval Activity in Victoria


Current Medical Retrieval Activity in Victoria
Service No. Trauma Retrievals
Total No. Retrievals
Timeframe
Neonatal Emergency Transport Service (NETS)
0
709 (rural 31%)
Jan 1997-Dec 1997
Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (PETS)
40
170 (rural 33%)
Jan 1997-Dec 1997
Medical Emergency Adult Retrieval Service (MEARS)
30
150 (rural 80%)
annual
Geelong Retrieval Service
22
46
Sept 1996-Aug 1997
Bendigo Retrieval Service
3
71
Jan 1996-Dec 1996
Ballarat Retrieval Service
6
71
Jan 1997-Dec 1997
Albury Wodonga Retrieval Service*
1
11
Jan 1997-Dec 1997
Ambulance Service Victoria (Air Ambulance)
162
532
Jan 1996-Dec 1996
Average Annual Caseload
264
1,760
 

* This only includes retievals of Victorian patients. The service undertook a total of 28 retievals for the year.

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