Lifejackets

[Pete Limbacher]

Hi Michelle, I work at Airlift Northwest in Seattle and we do fly over alot of water. There are two types we use primarily, Stormy Seas and Mustangs. I don't believe the Stormy Seas are Coast Guard certified but they lie flatter on the body and the women say they feel better. I use the Mustang PFD. I learned about it from one of our Rotary Wing pilots and he used them thru out his military career. They are a bit "bulkier" but have great support, roll you over automatically if you end up face down and have a heavy metal D ring for clipping onto a hoist. 
There are others out there but look these up on the web and see what you and the staff think.

I hope this helps. Fly safe.
 
Pete Limbacher RN CCRN 
Flight Nurse
Airlift Northwest
Medical Equipment Coordinator
Office: 206-521-1596
Cell: 206-909-6695

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-----Original Message-----
From: flightmed-bounces at flightweb.com on behalf of michtanner at comcast.net
Sent: Fri 9/19/2008 12:22
To: flightmed at flightweb.com
Subject: Lifejackets
 
Life Flight Salt Lake City is looking for feedback on the best over water flying life jackets (PFD). We are currently using a type that inflates on demand. Crew complains they are cumbersome, and crew is afraid to move around too much for fear they might inflate the life jacket. Another complaint is difficulty returning to package after use. We seldom fly over water, but when we do...

Thanks,
Michelle Tanner, RNC
Intermountain Life Flight Newborn
michtanner at comcast.net
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