Air Transport for Patients with Infectious and Contagious Diseases
Service Highlights:
- Specialized Infectious Disease Air Transport for Safe Patient Transfers: AirCARE1 provides expert infectious disease air transport services, meticulously planned with strict adherence to procedures to mitigate transmission risks and ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Dedicated COVID-19 Patient Air Transport with Advanced Isolation: We offer secure COVID-19 patient air transport using FDA-approved portable medical isolation transport units like the ISO-VAC and Amron NIV Hood, preventing disease spread while allowing continuous medical monitoring.
- Comprehensive Medical Isolation Transport for Contagious Illnesses: Our medical isolation transport capabilities are designed for patients with contagious diseases such as COVID-19, H5N1, and SARS, ensuring a safe and controlled environment during critical medical flights.
- Seamless Infectious Disease Transport with ICU-Level Care: AirCARE1’s infectious disease air transport services feature advanced medical equipment found in an ICU, tailored to specific patient needs, and include thorough decontamination processes to protect all involved.
When a patient with an infectious disease requires transport, careful planning and strict following of procedures are essential to mitigate the risk of transmission and ensure a smooth experience. At AirCARE1, we have the expertise, experience, and equipment necessary to create a comfortable environment and maintain safety for those in our care.
What Are Infectious Disease Transports?
Infectious disease transport services involve assisting patients with contagious illnesses in reaching their destination. This is often for follow-up appointments with specialists or to seek a doctor who will run tests or provide medication for the condition. Some infectious disease transports focus on rehabilitation or returning home after receiving care.
The goal of these transport services is to allow patients to travel comfortably without posing unnecessary risk to themselves or others inside the aircraft cabin.
Private Infectious Disease Transports
At AirCARE1, our professionals offer private infectious disease transports for a more comfortable experience. Our team flies to most parts of the United States to pick you or a loved one up for additional care. Whether you or someone in your family needs to travel to a different city or country for an appointment or rehabilitation, we keep the process seamless to ensure peace of mind and convenience.
Our services are helpful in situations where commercial flights are not an option for a patient due to their contagious illness. AirCARE1’s infectious disease transport flights feature the advanced medical equipment you would find in an intensive care unit (ICU). We are prepared to tailor a private medical charter flight to your specific needs once we learn more about the patient’s symptoms, as well as your pickup and drop-off locations.
When to Request Private Infectious Disease Transports
AirCARE1 recommends infectious disease transports for the following situations:
- Commercial flight risk: If you or a loved one is suffering from a contagious disease that could easily be transferred to other passengers on a commercial flight, infectious disease transport poses a lower risk.
- Illness while traveling: Some patients become ill while traveling abroad. Our services are helpful when traveling back to the United States is preferred for receiving specialized care.
- Immunocompromised patient: You could find yourself in a scenario where someone suffering from an infectious disease is also waiting for an organ transplant or has cancer. AirCARE1 reduces the chances of further infection.
- Coinciding mental illness: Many patients who have an infectious disease and a mental illness benefit from flying long distances in a less stimulating environment. Manage infectious illness symptoms with constant monitoring.
- Direct flight options: Some commercial airlines may not allow individuals with infectious diseases to board flights. Additionally, large flights may not travel near destination sites. AirCARE1 travels to a long list of airports nationwide.
How Our Portable Isolation Chambers Work
AirCARE1 has the capability to transport patients with infectious diseases inside two types of isolation units approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — the full-body ISO-VAC unit and the Amron NIV Hood. Both units are designed to transport patients with any infectious disease, preventing the spread of the disease while keeping the patient available for monitoring.
ISO-VAC Portable Patient Isolation Unit
The transparent ISO-VAC unit allows medical personnel to see the patient, and the sealing membrane minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.
The unit also features:
- Gloved arms for safe interaction and minimal interventions.
- A ventilation system that manages contaminated air.
- A high-quality pressure-sealing zipper.
- Medical pass-through ports for monitor cables, oxygen tubing and IV tubing.
- Straps, harnesses, and buckles to secure the patient to attach the unit to a stretcher system.
Diseases the unit can help contain include:
- COVID-19
- H5N1
- SARS
We follow a strict transportation process to ensure the safety of patients, crew members and others:
- Patients are placed in the isolation chamber.
- The chamber is pressurized through a negative pressure system that mitigates the risk of transmission.
- The medical crew monitors patients through openings in the sealing membrane, providing medical interventions if necessary throughout transport.
- Once the patient is safely transported, the chamber and aircraft are cleaned and sanitized with an aerosol fogging system.
Amron NIV Hood
This hyperbaric oxygen treatment hood is a helmet-based ventilation system. It encloses the patient’s head to contain infected airflow while allowing the patient to move more freely and be more comfortable. The hood comprises two pieces that rest over the head and shoulders and enable our medical crew to access the patient quickly when needed.
The Amron NIV Hood is particularly helpful in containing respiratory diseases such as SARS and COVID-19. Its large opening enables it to fit all patients, providing security and comfort for those who need transport.
Why You May Need an Isolation Chamber Transport
Patients with infectious diseases may require an isolation chamber transport to travel to a certain doctor or a hospital with specialized capabilities as soon as possible. Our medical flights can transport patients quickly and efficiently, ensuring they arrive at their destinations safely to receive personalized care.
Transporting those with an infectious disease requires specific and specialized training and equipment. Certain precautions must be followed to ensure safety, which a medical flight company like AirCARE1 is equipped to handle. We have the qualified isolation chamber capabilities to ensure we follow appropriate procedures and maintain best practices.
Schedule an Infectious Disease Transport
When you need reliable transport for a patient with an infectious disease, AirCARE1 can help. Our team will ensure the comfort and safety of everyone involved in the infectious disease transport process. Contact us today to request a quote and learn what to expect from our medical transportation services.
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