Flying with high blood pressure is possible, but it's important to take precautions. While high blood pressure is a manageable condition, flying poses potential risks if left untreated. Talking to your doctor, taking preventive measures and seeking medical air transport when necessary are excellent ways to stay safe. Does Flying Raise Blood Pressure? Flying does increase blood pressure in some individuals. This increase can occur for the following reasons: Reduced oxygen: An aircraft's cabin pressure is lower than the pressure you experience at sea level. This can reduce oxygen levels in your body, [...]

Case Study: AirCARE1 transported a child for a lung transplant under the most challenging conditions Background AirCARE1 was tasked with a high-acuity mission: transporting a critically ill pediatric ECMO patient from a rural hospital in Delaware to a tertiary care center in Ohio. The patient-a 7-year-old girl newly diagnosed with MDA5+ autoimmune disease—experienced a rapid and devastating decline. This rare disorder triggers the production of antibodies against the MDA5 protein, causing severe inflammation and lung damage. Within days, she developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiple pneumothoraces, and worsening [...]