Assessment of Aeromedical Evacuation Transport Patient Outcomes With and Without Cabin Altitude Restriction

: This study investigated whether there was a difference in inflight status, clinical outcomes, and mission costs between aeromedically evacuated (AE) patients transported with and without a cabin altitude restriction (CAR). The theater validating flight surgeon (TVFS) prescribes the CAR. Although general guidelines have been published regarding CAR, they are not evidence-based. A retrospective matched case-control study was conducted. From 1207...