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A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
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A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

Geriatrics Patient Transport

A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

By Denise Waye|2023-06-28T15:41:33+00:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

The aging process is a burden for us all, and it will catch up to us at some point. The “aging in place” idea is still alive and well but not too practical anymore. People are living longer and with more ailments than ever. They may require simple supervision or intensive twenty four hour care or, very often, somewhere in between. Sometimes people suffer a sudden catastrophic event like illness or injury, in which case no planning is possible. If you find yourself caring or preparing to care for an [...]

Assessing Patients’ Conditions in Advance of Air Medical Transportation
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Assessing Patients’ Conditions in Advance of Air Medical Transportation

Medical Transportation, Patient Transport

Assessing Patients’ Conditions in Advance of Air Medical Transportation

By Denise Waye|2025-08-26T14:28:53+00:00October 30th, 2019|Categories: Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

AirCARE1 was recently featured in an ITIJ (International Travel & Health Insurance Journal) article focusing on the importance of properly assessing a patient’s condition prior to medical air transport. Here is what ITIJ had to say: […]

AirCARE1 Transports 24 Week Old Baby Home to New York City

By Denise Waye|2023-06-28T15:40:58+00:00March 10th, 2014|Categories: Company News, Neonate Patient Transport, Patient Transport|Tags: KOB|

A baby born four prematurely in Albuquerque, New Mexico finally flies home to New York City by AirCARE1. You may also watch the 1st video on this subject which was featured on KOB Channel 4 News.

AirCARE1 Featured on KOB Channel 4 News

By Denise Waye|2023-07-13T17:30:50+00:00January 10th, 2014|Categories: Company News, Neonate Patient Transport, Patient Transport|Tags: KOB|

Video of AirCARE1 featured on New Mexico's KOB Channel 4 News for transporting a premature baby home.

Focusing On a Good Experience

By Denise Waye|2023-09-22T20:16:06+00:00October 9th, 2013|Categories: Holistic Care, Patient Transport|

I do a lot of traveling. Spending many hours in airports. Recently I was in the Toronto airport on my way home after a long week of business travel. Going through customs as well as security typically takes hours (Nexus-here I come). This demands going to the airport extra early in case there are any hiccups. After clearing customs and security, I had quite a few hours before my flight. Hungry and tired, I walked up and down the terminal looking for something to eat. Typical airport food again. Walking [...]

Air Medical Transport

By Denise Waye|2022-03-21T14:33:04+00:00July 21st, 2010|Categories: Patient Transport|Tags: air ambulance, air medical transport, medevac|

The time it takes to access medical attention from the time an incident takes place, or the symptoms of an illness start can be critical in determining whether the person recovers or not. But getting to the hospital is not always as smooth as it ought to be what with certain areas being remote and inaccessible by road or the possibility of an ordinary ambulance encountering a heavy traffic jam on the way to the hospital. This is where air ambulances are more appropriate. Air medical transport is usually used [...]

How To Choose A Quality Medevac Service

By Denise Waye|2022-03-21T14:33:04+00:00July 21st, 2010|Categories: Patient Transport|Tags: air ambulance, medevac|

When you are choosing a medevac, or an air ambulance for someone in your family, it's not an easy choice to make. Medevac is generally used in cases of great need and that means it is not something that many of us know a great deal about. Choosing is difficult because we don't have anything to compare them to. To help you, this post will give you a brief check list of what you should be looking for. Qualifications When you are selecting an air ambulance service the one thing [...]

How to Charter an Ambulance Flight – A Quick Checklist

By Denise Waye|2025-08-26T14:29:29+00:00July 20th, 2010|Categories: Patient Transport|Tags: air ambulance, Ambulance Flight, medevac|

When someone you love needs major surgery or requires expert level medical attention but flying on a typical plane is out of the question, you have to hire an air ambulance. Just as your local ambulance would pick up your loved one and rush them to the hospital in the case of a local emergency, an air ambulance is designed to speed patients to medical care that is further away. Most people never imagine having to charter an ambulance flight and it often comes unexpected. You may feel put on [...]

What is a Medical Flight?

By Denise Waye|2022-03-21T14:33:04+00:00June 30th, 2010|Categories: Patient Transport|Tags: air ambulance, medevac, medevac flight, Medical Flight|

A medical flight is an air ambulance service provided to the sick and those with injuries. It is of great benefit because it reduces significantly the time taken to transport a patient from one destination to another. This service is essential especially where a patient is critically injured or is seriously ill and requires urgent specialized treatment. Organizations providing air ambulance services need to maintain a uniform standard for all their airplanes, medical equipment and professional staff. The quality of service they provide is governed by two factors: High standards [...]

Air Ambulances: What Are They and How Do I Choose One?

By Denise Waye|2023-09-25T13:22:01+00:00June 9th, 2010|Categories: Patient Transport|

An air ambulance is an aircraft that can be used to reach a medical emergency situation where other more traditional land-bound ambulances are not able to. An air ambulance is also sometimes used when immediate transport to a hospital or medical facility is required. Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. There are instances when the terrain is too unmanageable or too impractical to travel via roads. An air ambulance allows medical care to reach the people in need quickly and efficiently. Of course, not all air ambulances are created equal. There [...]