Svensk Luftambulans

Svensk Luftambulans, also called SLA, is a Swedish organisation that flies ambulance helicopters. Its main office is in Karlstad. It brings advanced emergency care and intensive care to patients by air.

Services

SLA flies patients from the scene of an accident or illness to the right level of care. It also runs intensive care transfers between hospitals. It has a medical department that works on research, education and medical development. The education work includes advanced medical team training.

Aircraft and bases

The site names four base locations:

• Karlstad, at Karlstad Airport
• Mora
• Lycksele
• Gällivare

The site speaks of an ambulance helicopter but does not give a model or a fleet size.

Who it is for

SLA works with four regions: Region Värmland, Region Dalarna, Region Västerbotten and Region Norrbotten. Its service covers patients in these areas.

The site also reports a six month trial of a GPS based approach method for pilots. It may mean lower flight altitudes on the way to the central hospital in Karlstad. Formal post goes through the diary of the organisation. The medical department covers research, education and medical development, so the work reaches beyond flying alone.

Facts

• Postal address is care of Region Värmland in Karlstad
• Organisation number: 222000-3061
• A board called Direktionen gives political leadership
• Bases at Karlstad, Mora, Lycksele and Gällivare