Medical Evacuation (Noun)
Meaning
The evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The injured hikers had to undergo a medical evacuation via helicopter to get the necessary treatment at the hospital.
- The tourism company arranged a medical evacuation for their client who suffered a severe heart attack while on a cruise.
- Medical evacuation of the wounded soldier was quickly arranged by the military to save his life.
- The crew of the ship was forced to request a medical evacuation for their captain who fell ill with a severe case of pneumonia.
- After falling off his horse, the rider required a quick medical evacuation to the nearby hospital to treat his severe head injury.