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… patients is part of Rega’s standard scope of operations and we transport patients suffering from highly contagious open tuberculosis several times a year.” When the new coronavirus started spreading at the beginning of 2020, Rega was able to draw on its experience
with the already tried-and-tested PIU. At the end of February 2020, Rega crews…
… Centre organised 16,273 missions at home and abroad, and helped on average 31 patients per day. In addition, Rega assisted the Swiss authorities in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic with its expertise and infrastructure. At the request of the Confederation, the Helicopter Operations Centre acted as a national coordination centre,…
… the first series of test flights Patrons contribute more than
in February 2020 had to be discontinued until further notice due to the
60 percent of Rega’s total budget
coronavirus pandemic. Delivery is now scheduled for 2023.
each year.
First responders for the inhabitants of Graubünden
Graubünden is Switzerland’s largest canton in terms…
… Karin Hörhager Editor-in-Chief
emergency situation. That is what we had planned for this issue, too. But then our world suddenly ground
to a halt – Switzerland was in Coronavirus lockdown. Things that we took 3
for granted were suddenly no longer possible: a relaxing get-together
with friends, a visit to the hairdresser or a Saturday…
… de veloping. It is also true that the more factors are combined, the higher the risk. Typical heart attack triggers are partial or total blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries. A cor onary artery commonly refers to an artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle. If a partial or total blockage occurs, areas of the heart muscle do…
Rega helps whenever it can. Whether repatriation is medically indicated and sensible is decided by our experienced medical consultants at the Rega Operations Center.
In the event of medical problems abroad, you, as a patron, can request help around the clock via the emergency number +41 333 333 333. Our flight coordinators and medical
… persons who wish to return to Switzerland cannot be repatriated by Rega. The travel recommendations of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) with focus on coronavirus can be found on the website www.fdfa.admin.ch.
