Lee Jae-myeong, "Lee, the first 24-hour medical helicopter in the whole country"

▲ Signature of a contract for the establishment of a transport system for severe traumatized patients in Gyeonggi-do
Ⓒ Gyeonggi-do	See related photos

"The public should be more active so that everyone can receive indiscriminate medical care at the intersections of life and death."

Lee Jae-Myung, governor of Gyeonggi Province and director of the Ajou University Hospital's severe trauma center, Lee Guk-jong, got a hand for introducing a "doctor's helicopter".

Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggi Province South District Foreign Service Center announced the signing of a contract for the establishment of a seriously traumatized patient transportation system in the province of Gyeonggi Province. Gyeonggi, in the presence of Lee Jae-Myung, governor of Gyeonggi Province, and Lee Guk-jong,

As a result, Gyeonggi Province will introduce the "Helicopter Doctor" for emergency medical care, the first operation operating in the country 24 hours a day, and will create a trauma center for the South Gyeonggi region and a system. transfer of serious traumatized patients. To achieve this goal, the government has budgeted KRW 5.1 billion (70% of the national budget and 30% of the national budget) in 2019.

The helicopter Doctor from Gyeonggi Province was introduced for the seventh time after Incheon, Jeonam, Gangwon, Gyeongbuk, Chungnam and Jeonbuk, but it is the first time that a helicopter doctor can work 24h / 24. In addition, first aid and light surgeries can be performed in the helicopter, and various structural equipment can be mounted.

With the introduction and operation of a helicopter doctor, it is possible to provide treatment in one hour from any location in the city in case of patient. It is expected that it will be possible to reduce the severity of serious trauma by ensuring the golden age of patients in a serious emergency.

In the agreement, Professor Lee said: "In case of death delayed by delayed treatment, we speak of preventive mortality.In advanced countries with advanced medical system, the rate of preventive mortality is due to About 5 to 10%, against 30% for Korea. "It is not possible to land a helicopter because of civil complaints."

"Everyone should receive medical care without discrimination"

▲ Signature of a contract for the establishment of a transport system for severe traumatized patients in Gyeonggi-do
Ⓒ Gyeonggi-do	See related photos

The governor said: "This should never happen with regard to people dying and living," he said. "You can follow the fastest course without being aware of the complaints and in a safe range of people, I will do it," he told the site as soon as possible to consult the organizations concerned.

"By using the infrastructure of Gyeonggi Province, we will be able to create a new paradigm," Lee said. "I hope this agreement will be the starting point and that I will be able to set up an advanced aviation medical system, just like developed countries."

The deal was broadcast live online, including YouTube, and attracted a lot of interest, ranking second in the real-time search queries on the portal site.

"The important thing for severely traumatic patients is to treat early in life and death, that is, to guarantee a golden age." 30.5% of deaths in the country are "preventable traumatic deaths" The reality of more than double the US and Japan shows how desperate it is to ensure a good old age. "

"It is very unfortunate that serious trauma occurs in ordinary people living in a hazardous work environment," he said, "the public service should be more active so that everyone can receive medical services without discrimination."

The governor finally concluded, "I am looking forward to leaving a Doctor helicopter 24 hours a day to ensure a life of gold and save more lives." "Keeping the life and safety of citizens is the most important duty of Gyeonggi Province and its raison d'être, and I will make a stronger safety net with my hands."