Air Link at Medical Center of the Rockies utilizes an AS350 B3 helicopter provided by EagleMed L.L.C, a subsidiary of Air Medical Group Holdings.

With its small cabin, high horsepower and ability to brace strong winds, the $3 million red and white B3 aircraft handles well over rural plains and maneuvers easily in the Rocky Mountains at altitudes of up to 23,000 feet.

Medical equipment on-board

Air Link at Medical Center of the Rockies' B3 helicopter is equipped with the latest in air ambulance technology designed to meet the needs of critically ill patients in-flight. Among our list of essential medical equipment on-board are:

• Cardiac monitors.
• Defibrillators.
• IV pumps and solution.
• Oxygen.
• Oxygen supplies, regulators.
• Pulse oximeter.
• Portable suction units.
• Intubation equipment.
• Respirator/Ventilator.
• Oropharyneal airways.
• Hand operated bag-valve.
• Mask resuscitators.
• Blood pressure cuffs.
• Drug box.
• FAA approved stretcher.

All medical supplies are checked and prior to and directly after each flight.

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