Stefan Becker

International expert in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and aviation management

[Ignazio Cassis @ignaziocassis]

Tragic news from #Japan: I am deeply saddened by the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after he was shot today. I strongly condemn this terrible assassination. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones and the Japanese people.

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

Andreas Löwenstein (CEO kopter group), Philipp Perren (Chairman Air Zermatt) and Martin Candinas (MP & Swiss Helicopter Association) discuss about the challenges and trends in future helicopter ops. Regulatory and environmental aspects are key aspects. #swissheliday

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

1st Swiss Heli Day launched by Swiss Aerospace Cluster President Roland Hengartner. More than 220 experts look forward to the talks today on the challenges & trends, operations, education & training, mission equipment & the future of helicopter ops. #swissheliday #2gether4safety

[AirMed & Rescue @airmedandrescue]

Swiss air rescue service Rega has been busy #training with #avalance #SAR dogs https://t.co/zU3klMmKxz

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

The 2019 #EASA #Rotorcraft and #VTOL Symposium took off. EASA Certification Director Rachel Daeschler opened the event. Looking forward to interesting topics, new technologies, old and new friends in #aviation-safety and inspirations for the future of the #rotorcraft industry.

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

Participating in the panel at the 4th EU U-Space Demonstration Network Workshop. Looking forward to innovative solutions for a safe coexistence of classical aviation and drones. Filip Cornelis gives the keynote speech.#drones #aviationsafety #safety #ec #sesar #easa #eurocontrol

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Precise caller location saves lives.
It can be as precise as a few hundred metres, but in rural areas it can be as imprecise as many kilometres.
Good news: New EU rules will make exact location systems mandatory from December 2020.

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

In a joint statement, the editors-in-chief of six scientific journals (Science, @Nature, @CellCellPress, @PNASNews, @PLOSONE and @TheLancet) highlight concerns about a proposed EPA rule on data transparency, calling on others to speak out. https://t.co/QNvmJycYgI

[AMTC @AMTC]

AMTC Speaker Submissions open, deadline January 30, 2020 #musicityusa #visitnashville #amtc20

[Armée française - Opérations militaires @EtatMajorFR]

"Je m'incline aujourd'hui avec une profonde tristesse devant la mémoire de nos 13 camarades morts pour la France hier soir. Toutes mes pensées vont vers leur famille et leurs frères d'armes."
Général François Lecointre, chef d'état-major des armées

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

@talherer Thank you for your feedback. I read the publications and materials eagerly with a very open minded attitude. It‘s always difficult to compare new techniques with (limited) old data. The future benefit for the patient is important. Any publications/data that you recommend?

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

„Placement of REBOA in severely injured trauma patients was associated with a higher mortality rate compared with a similar cohort of patients with no placement of REBOA“ concludes JOSEPH in a study (420 REBOA / 593,818 trauma pat) https://t.co/12oQ7JK4JB

Any opposing opinions?

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

@emeddoc Thank you for sharing the positiv-critical, but constructive and comprehensive review/reply. In particular I agree with the need to define the indications for prehospital REBAO and the formulated timing questions. I’m open to further thoughts and discussions.

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

@HawkmoonHEMS A „prospective study“ w/ „20 patients“ and „500 cumulative minutes of manual ventilation data“ is already questionable. But I‘m more irritated about the statement that mechanical ventilation would be „the expected standard in HEMS“ and question it: Where‘s your supporting data?

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

27 people died in 15 fatal helicopter accidents in the US in the first six months! The USHST perceives this a deadly trend. It‘s the highest fatal accident rate in more than a decade. Act now to avoid the next incident or accident — not only in the US:
https://t.co/pwgbzHPvni

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

#carbonneutral hydrocarbon fuels made from sunlight and air: Researchers at the Technical University of Zurich @ETH_en have developed a thermochemical process chain as starting point of future #climatefriendly #CO2neutral kerosine that can be used in existing engines.

[ETH Zurich @ETH_en]

Making #liquidfuels from sunlight and air - this technology was developed by researchers at ETH Zurich. For the first time worldwide, they are demonstrating the entire thermochemical process chain under real field conditions. #CO2neutral https://t.co/3dNUCmBDoD

[Stefan Becker @stefanwbecker]

Interesting level III retrospective study on the (potential) advantage of 4F PCC over FFP treatment in trauma, which is still off-label use. Looking forward to further outcome studies. See also the RETIC study, published 2017 in the Lancet (https://t.co/x1S5eWE2bv)

[Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery @JTraumAcuteSurg]

4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate is associated with Improved Survival in Trauma Related Hemorrhage: A Nationwide Propensity Matched Analysis. #TraumaSurg https://t.co/6utPiXrHm7

[EASA @EASA]

EU wide rules on drones published to ensure safe, secure and sustainable operation of drones in Europe. https://t.co/eH9kAg6vsQ #easa #easadrones #AviationStrategyEU

[ETH Zurich @ETH_en]

In the latest episode of the ETH Zurich #Podcast we present the ETH spin off @ANYbotics and its dog-like robot #ANYmal. How can potential customers be convinced of its capabilities? Listen in! https://t.co/XqwjsGxHvZ

[Sully Sullenberger @Captsully]

Ten years later, these are the things that stay with me: the professionalism of the crew and air traffic controllers, the cooperation of passengers, the bravery of the rescuers and first responders, and the enduring love of my family, and I celebrate them every day. #Flight1549