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Should I Get Medical Evacuation Insurance?

By |2023-06-20T16:35:54+00:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Travel|

If you are traveling outside of the U.S. or to a remote location, medical evacuation insurance can be a crucial part of your trip planning. Unfortunately, most domestic health insurance does not cover all overseas care or transportation costs. Medical evacuation costs can be extensive, especially when you are away from home, in a hard-to-access area, or have a health condition requiring specialized care. Medical evacuation insurance covers these costs for a fraction of the expenses you would pay otherwise. It can offer valuable peace of mind and protection [...]

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Air Medical Transports From The Caribbean

By |2024-03-13T18:02:59+00:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Ambulance Flight, Medical Flight, Medical Transportation|

Challenges of Transporting Patients Out Of The Caribbean Islands During the winter months where temperatures are below negative degrees in the northern parts of North America, many vacationers and retired “snowbirds” from US & Canada migrate down to the Caribbean. With this influx of travelers there’s bound to be unfortunate medical emergencies producing a steady demand for air ambulance transfers out of the Caribbean. Due to limited resources and specialized care available within the area, hospitals must transfer patients to more advanced care facilities that are offered in the [...]

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Traveling With Heart Disease and Conditions

By |2023-09-28T17:44:50+00:00May 8th, 2023|Categories: Health, Travel|

Heart disease is a broad term that refers to multiple types of heart conditions, including: Coronary artery disease (CAD) Valve disease High blood pressure Congenital heart defects Arrhythmias Heart failure These conditions and many more affect the heart's ability to do its job efficiently. Heart disease and its associated conditions are the leading cause of death in the U.S. Many heart conditions are manageable, making it possible for you to travel. Generally, if your condition is stable, you can still fly safely. To help reduce your risk when flying, learn what [...]

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How To Deal With A Medical Emergency In Mexico

By |2024-01-29T16:51:30+00:00April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Ambulance Flight, Medical Flight, Medical Transportation, Travel|

How To Deal with a Medical Emergency in Mexico No one travels on vacation anticipating something terrible to happen, but no matter where you're traveling, you must always be ready to handle a medical emergency. Specifically, dealing with a medical emergency while in Mexico brings its own unique challenges. If such an emergency arises and time is of the utmost importance, here are a few things you should understand and take into consideration if you become critically injured or severely ill while in Mexico. Jump To: Pay Upfront | [...]

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AirCARE1’s Medical Director Elevates Education & Training

By |2023-08-14T13:39:05+00:00September 26th, 2022|Categories: Company News, Employee Profiles|

Our education and training difference at AirCARE1 I am often asked this question, “What makes education and training stand out at AirCARE1?” For some in the industry it might take them a minute of comprehensive thought to come up with a valid and non-cavalier response. For me it’s an instant response. My response – Education and training is done differently at AirCARE1 because our Medical Director is integrated with the medical crew and flies as a crew member on our missions. Let’s quickly define Medical Director. In a healthcare environment the [...]

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AirCARE1 Featured in ITIJ: Keeping Crews Safe During the Pandemic

By |2023-08-14T13:49:14+00:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Medical Transportation, Nursing|

ACE Air and Ambulance, Fox Flight Air Ambulance and AirCARE1 told ITIJ how they managed to keep their crews safe during the height of the pandemic – and beyond ACE Air and Ambulance On 5 March 2020, the first Covid case in southern Africa was identified in South Africa: a male citizen returning from a stay in Italy. As an air and ground ambulance service, ACE had been monitoring the goings on in Europe and the US. Dr Charles Crawshaw, ACE Air and Ambulance Chief Medical Director, tells ITIJ: [...]

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AirCARE1 Featured in ITIJ: The Intricacies of Transporting a Complex Pediatric Patient

By |2023-08-14T14:01:54+00:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Medical Flight, Medical Transportation, Patient Transport, Pediatric Patient Transport|

Since the advent of the air ambulance and its eventual evolution into long-range, intensive care units in the sky, its highly trained flight teams are responding to young patients that are more complex than ever before. AirCARE1 was called to transport a critically ill, pre-term, three-month-old infant with a multitude of congenital defects requiring comprehensive pulmonary and advanced cardiovascular life sustaining measures. The baby was to be transferred from an Intensive Care Unit at Phoenix Children’s Hospital to an Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital for evaluation by a [...]

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How To Help Your Patient with A Medical Transport

By |2023-05-05T18:08:08+00:00August 23rd, 2022|Categories: Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

You have a patient that needs to be transported from your facility to another facility at another location. We understand this can be a daunting task if not done very frequently. What is your first step? Where do you start? How can you best support your patient and family members? The first thing to do is take a deep breath and relax. We are here to guide you through this process and prepare you with the right tools to make it as easy and stress free as possible. Below is [...]

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AirCARE1 Featured on Assistance Stories Podcast

By |2023-08-14T14:08:35+00:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News, Company News|

We are happy to announce that our very own Nat Arnold was featured on an episode of Assistance Stories: The Podcast! Click below to learn more and listen: Listen: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Episode Description: Wow... quite an episode. Our host Tom chats to Natalie in what is surely our most honest and personal interview ever. We learn a whole load about the air ambulance industry, as well as talking about Natalie's health challenges. Full of energy and laughs, Natalie is a total whirlwind and we hope [...]

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Providing Care for Hospice Patients

By |2023-05-24T16:22:48+00:00June 30th, 2022|Categories: Holistic Care, Nursing|

Caring for and assisting hospice patients during their end-of-life medical journey is a challenging yet fulfilling job. Amongst many things, ultimately it is important to support hospice patients by fulfilling their wants and needs to ensure they are comfortable in their last days. This article will help illustrate just how special this patient population is, and how respect and compassion should be the main priority when rendering medical aid. Starting with my first experience with a hospice patient, this story resonates in my mind as clear as day. I remember [...]

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