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Israel Air Force Rescues Woman via Helicopter ECMO Transfer

2/16/2026

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On February 14, 2026, the Israel Air Force and two hospitals conducted a unique helicopter transfer of a critically ill woman on an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.
The patient, found unconscious and initially treated at Joseftal Hospital, required urgent transfer to Soroka Medical Center due to respiratory instability.
After connecting her to the ECMO system, a military helicopter transported her to Beersheba.

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Story summary

On February 14, 2026, the Israel Air Force and two hospitals conducted a unique helicopter transfer of a critically ill woman on an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.
The patient, found unconscious and initially treated at Joseftal Hospital, required urgent transfer to Soroka Medical Center due to respiratory instability.
After connecting her to the ECMO system, a military helicopter transported her to Beersheba.