Incidence and Epidemiologic Profile of Time-Sensitive Conditions Requiring Aeromedical Evacuation in the Isolated Areas of Chilean Patagonia

tests to compare population-adjusted transfer incidences.ResultsWe analyzed 2415 evacuations (57% in Aysén, 43% in Los Lagos). The transfer incidence in Aysén was nearly 12 times higher than in Los Lagos. Severe trauma was the most common cause (15%), followed by acute abdomen (10%) and respiratory diseases (9%). Significant regional differences were found in Aysén, where trauma and respiratory conditions predominated, whereas in Los Lagos, trauma and acute abdomen were most frequent. Older adults in Aysén had the highest incidences per 100,000 inhabitants.ConclusionsRegional disparities in evacuation rates reveal profound territorial inequalities and logistical barriers. Addressing these systemic failures requires the decentralization of advanced diagnostic tools and the establishment of dedicated aeromedical crews stationed within isolated regions to ensure health equity in Chilean Patagonia.