Jets are pressurized aircraft. It is safest for the patient being transported over long distances to fly in a pressurized cabin. Many patient conditions require pressurization. Small Turboprops may not have pressurized cabins, but all AirCARE1 aircraft have pressurized cabins.
We fully utilize Learjet aircraft for our Air Ambulance transports. The LearJet is a small business jet most suitable for air ambulance missions. It is a cost-effective aircraft that can transport patients quickly to their destinations. Other aircraft are used in the air ambulance industry as well, but jets should be used if going more than 500 miles to their destination. Anything over 500 miles increases the time dramatically, due to fuel stops, possible crew changes, and the stress on the patient. Patients should also be flown in jets when [...]
AirCARE1 pilots receive additional training used only by air ambulance operations. This training specifically addresses medical terminology, flight physiology, and how to support the level of care needed by the patient. This training also facilitates seamless communication with the medical personnel on board. All AirCARE1 pilots are hired for their extensive flight experience. Pilot experience is an integral function for safe operations. Our AirCARE1 pilots have more than 3,000 hours of experience which we believe deems them well qualified. They are trained at the world renown Flight Safety in Tucson [...]
The broker tries to find the cheapest air ambulance provider so they can make the most profit possible from the flight. The broker is a business person, not a medical provider. They don’t have the experience to understand the differences between air ambulance companies, and they don’t fully understand the medical needs of each specific patient. Possible Safety issues: 1. The broker may not fully check out the air ambulance provider 2. Quality of patient care is an unknown quantity 3. Crews may or may not have proper training 4. [...]
A broker is a middleman who does not own an aircraft but arranges air ambulance transportation for the patient while adding an additional fee to the total cost. Brokers are typically looking only for the lowest cost, so they can add their mark-up, and don’t have any quality control systems for patient care. Using a broker can increase the cost significantly for the patient, hospital, or insurance company. By dealing directly with an air ambulance provider, the patient will get the best care and value. You will also know who [...]
AirCARE1 will help you determine what kind of medical transportation is needed, whether it is ground ambulance, commercial airline escort or a dedicated air ambulance based on the patient’s medical condition. We can be a resource to you in obtaining the right type of transportation for the patient.
An AirCARE1 our communication specialists can help you determine the level of service you need. We handle all these types of medical air transports below. 1. Basic Life Support (BLS) – usually a patient that has minor medical needs, including oxygen and maybe has intravenous access. This patient is extremely stable but may be medically compromised enough to need air ambulance transportation. 2. Advanced Life Support (ALS) – the patient’s condition warrants a higher level of care due to continuous monitoring, IV access, and infusions. This patient is usually in [...]
A medical crew is only as good as the quality of the equipment provided to them. The equipment allows us to have the same quality of care the patient would receive in an critical care unit at a top-notch hospital. Our aircraft are equipped with sophisticated advanced life support equipment on each flight. See Medical Equipment for more information
AirCARE1 utilizes a loading ramp for loading/unloading our patients. A loading ramp is a mechanical device that attaches directly to the stretcher system inside the aircraft. Additionally, our large cargo doors allow for ease of movement into the aircraft while the patient is being loaded and unloaded. We believe a loading ramp is a must for the safety of our patients, our modern loading system prevents any tipping, tilting, or wobbling during this critical process. See Medical Equipment for more information.
The patient is transported to and from the aircraft via ground ambulance, accompanied bedside-to-bedside by the AirCARE1 medical flight crew. AirCARE1 coordinates all ground transportation, including handling all the payment details for the different ground ambulance services. AirCARE1 communication specialists’ coordinators are trained in handling all these details, so the complete transition is as smooth as possible, including all payment details.