Table 1 Ambulance Rescue in the Bantayan Archipelago

1. Municipality^a

Madridejos

Rescue vehicle

On-scene rescue, transport, and basic life support

NC

3

Northern Bantayan Island

Pulse Oximeter

Bantayan

Same as above

Same as above

NC

7^b

Central

Pulse Oximeter

Santa Fe

Same as above

Same as above

NC

2

Southern

Pulse Oximeter

2. District Hospital

Referral hospital for the entire archipelago

Ambulance

Patient transport, basic or advanced life support depending on staff availability

I, II planned

2

Bantayan Island

Pulse oximeter, Glucose meter

3. Outer Islands

Bantayan Port

Sea ambulance^c (outboard motor)

Basic life support, patient transport

NC

1 + 1 more planned^d

Primarily southwest islands in the archipelago

Pulse Oximeter

Both ports

Sand Boat (very slow)

Back-up for rough weather

NC

(used as needed)

Both regions

None

Santa Fe Port

Sea ambulance (outboard motor)

Basic life support, patient transport

NC

1

Sea areas east of Bantayan Island (rarely private islands)

Pulse Oximeter

4. Potential Future Resources

Helipads located at or near the District Hospital and on Doong Island

Helicopter – Air ambulance

From outer islands to District Hospital and from the archipelago to Cebu City

–

1

Sites of crises, emergencies, disasters, and epidemic outbreaks

Potential for onboard Dx, Rx, and live telehealth guidance

Air ambulance at the new airport located near Santa Fe

Fixed wing aircraft &/or sea plane air ambulances

Point-to-point critical in-flight support and fastest means of patient transport

–

1

From Bantayan Island to Cebu City or Manila based on diagnosis and therapeutic needs

Potential for diagnostics-guided therapy in flight