The State of Guanajuato Emergency System (SUEG) activated an aeromedical transfer for a 23-year-old male patient with severe traumatic brain injury and cerebral edema, in an operation that prioritized reducing critical response times. The young man was initially treated at the General Hospital of Salvatierra; however, due to the complexity of the diagnosis, it was determined that he needed immediate aerial transfer to the General Hospital of Irapuato, where he is being evaluated by the neurosurgery service. The use of the helicopter guaranteed continuity of medical care under specialized protocols in a scenario where every minute is crucial for the patient's survival and neurological recovery. The 'Gold Code' activates helicopter transfers in Guanajuato. In Guanajuato, SUEG's helicopter transfers are mainly activated under the 'Gold Code,' the protocol for emergencies that pose an immediate risk to life and require specialized intervention in the shortest possible time. This scheme applies in cases such as severe trauma, acute cardiovascular events, obstetric complications, and neonatal emergencies, where reducing minutes can make the difference between life and death. It also allows for inter-hospital transfers when the first point of care does not have the necessary resolving capacity, as occurred in this case, ensuring the patient receives specialized care without delays. 497 aerial operations in nine years. According to official data, in the last nine years, the system has carried out 497 aerial operations, consolidating itself as a strategic resource for saving lives in the state. In addition to emergency care, this scheme strengthens organ donation and transplantation processes by reducing transfer times and expanding coverage in hard-to-reach areas.
