The helicopter serves as a flying intensive care unit, with flight nurses and paramedics helping to transporting critically injured and ill patients to the Level I trauma center at Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital.
Nightingale contains onboard ultrasound capabilities, along with industry landing capabilities at airports and hospitals throughout the region.
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