Federal Health Minister Lauterbach accompanies DRF Air Rescue in Christoph Berlin

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Federal Health Minister Prof. Karl Lauterbach accompanied the crew of the DRF Air Rescue’s Christoph Berlin intensive care transport helicopter on their missions. Afterwards, he acknowledged the valuable insights and emphasized the importance of air rescue.

Prof. Karl Lauterbach during DRF Air Rescue missions

Federal Health Minister Prof. Karl Lauterbach accompanied the crew of the Christoph Berlin intensive care transport helicopter on two missions. One took them to the northern edge of the city to rescue a young patient with chest pain, while the second was a patient with a heart condition requiring urgent care. Lauterbach expressed his appreciation for the crew’s professional and dedicated work and emphasized the importance of air rescue in the context of ongoing healthcare reforms.

Suggestions for improving emergency rescue

Dr. Krystian Pracz, CEO of DRF Air Rescue, presented proposals for short-term improvements in emergency rescue. He emphasized that significant quality improvements could be achieved with minimal financial outlay by making better use of existing resources. This included both technical and personnel optimizations. Lauterbach emphasized that he had received many interesting suggestions that would be incorporated into the legislation.

Dialogue on reforms in the emergency services

In a direct exchange, Pracz explained key concerns and reform proposals for emergency care to the Minister of Health. In addition to the use of existing resources, the expansion of air rescue capabilities in the dark and at night, as well as the digital networking of all stakeholders, were emphasized. Pracz emphasized that bureaucratic obstacles must be removed and a holistic approach and approach must be established to ensure the best possible medical care.

30 Years of Station Berlin – An Anniversary

The Berlin station of the DRF Air Rescue at the Berlin-Marzahn Accident Hospital has been in operation since October 1994 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. During the day, the crew consists of a pilot, an emergency physician, and an emergency paramedic with special qualifications. At night, an additional pilot joins the team, and state-of-the-art night vision goggles are used. In 2023, Christoph Berlin was called out to a total of 1,197 missions, often lifesaving.

DRF Luftrettung is a leading air rescue organization and has been committed to improving emergency medical care for decades. With modern technologies and highly qualified personnel, they make a significant contribution to saving countless lives.