Several times a day, a rescue helicopter thunders overhead. We have almost gotten used to it. Often, we wonder which serious traffic accident or tragic fate this highly specialized team is currently responding to. Who is the patient on board? Are they fighting for their life? Dr. Tino Lorenz not only describes the various emergency medical operations involving the rescue helicopter with medical accuracy and surgical precision but also sensitively explores the thoughts and feelings of the patients, the accident victims, their relatives, the helicopter crew, and the hospital staff. The stark contrast between severe physical and psychological stress during missions, downtime, family life, social interactions, and personal needs becomes evident. A book that deeply resonates.