Air Medical Transfer Denied Due to Weather from MercyOne Newton to St. Luke's Cedar Rapids

Summary: An inter-hospital air medical transfer was requested for a patient weighing 42.2 kilograms (92 pounds) from MercyOne Newton to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Multiple air medical services, including Air Med 1, 2, and 3, were contacted but all had to decline the flight due to adverse weather conditions. Emergency contact information was discussed, and ground arrangements were considered as air transport was not possible.