Patient Transport

Key Takeaways:  Bed-to-bed air ambulance service provides continuous medical care during transport, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients with critical conditions. This comprehensive service includes ICU-level equipment, experienced medical professionals, and seamless coordination from bedside to bedside. Choosing bed-to-bed transport offers peace of mind for families, knowing their loved one is receiving the highest level of care throughout the entire journey. Bed-to-bed medical treatment is necessary when an individual requires continuous monitoring or intensive care unit (ICU) attention during transport. Medical flight teams support patients throughout the entire transport [...]

Key Takeaways:  Transporting patients with mental health disorders requires specialized care, understanding, and a tailored treatment plan to ensure their safety and comfort. Air ambulance services provide a safe and controlled environment for these patients, offering medical care and minimizing potential disruptions during transport. AirCARE1 prioritizes holistic care, empathy, and collaboration with facilities and families to support patients on their journey to recovery and healing. Anyone, and everyone, can experience difficulties with mental health. During these turbulent times of the 2020-2021 pandemic mental health diagnosis has vastly increased, suicide rates [...]

Key Takeaways: ECMO transports are highly complex and require a specialized, certified ECMO team to safely move patients with severe heart or lung illnesses. Successful ECMO transports demand meticulous planning, risk mitigation, and constant monitoring due to the delicate nature of the ECMO circuit and the patient's condition. A dedicated air ambulance provider should have the same high-quality equipment and expertise as a medical facility to ensure seamless and safe ECMO transport. Patients who have been placed on ECMO have a severe and life-threatening illness that stops their heart or [...]

Key Takeaways: Verify aircraft ownership by checking tail numbers on the FAA website and requesting a copy of the air ambulance provider's DO85 operations specification. Be wary of ambiguous wording on websites, such as "we have access to" instead of "we own and operate," and investigate the domain name registration to confirm ownership. Ensure the company has a physical mailing address with local phone numbers and can provide a copy of their Air Operator Certificate (Part 135 Certificate). Choosing the services of air ambulance provider especially during a stressful time [...]