If an air ambulance is being used, who is responsible for making the report?

In the context of utilizing an air ambulance, the responsibility for making the report typically falls to the ground paramedics. These professionals are on the front lines of patient care and data collection, and they're trained to gather and document relevant information during patient transport. They not only perform the clinical care but also ensure that the transfer of information is accurate and complete for ongoing care at the receiving facility. This includes detailed patient history, treatment administered during transport, and any changes in the patient's condition.

The pilot, while crucial for the transport logistics, typically focuses on aviation safety and flight operations rather than patient medical reporting. The emergency department physician may receive information about the patient but is not present during transport to provide firsthand reports. The dispatcher coordinates the logistics and communication but does not engage in patient care directly. Thus, it is the ground paramedics who are ideally positioned to document and report critical information regarding the patient and the care provided during the air ambulance transport.