San Francisco Air Ambulance & Medevac Service

San Francisco, CA, is one of the greatest cities in the country and the hospitals there are exceptional. Regardless of where you live, though, often the best medical care for a specific condition is in a different part of the country or the world, for that matter. Certain hospitals around the globe specialize in areas of medical treatment to the extent that they are known as superior providers. San Francisco patients like you that take their health care seriously are willing to travel to obtain excellent results.

Often, the nature of an ailment necessitates fast transport to the location where you seek hospitalization. When time is of the essence, safe, reliable transportation is paramount to your health, and just as you require the best possible hospital care, first-rate air ambulance service is the only kind that you should accept.

Air ambulances are specially equipped airplanes that transport sick or injured patients distances that are unrealistic for conventional ground ambulances. These airplanes are analogous to intensive care units, and their apparatus includes ventilators, ECG’s, CPR equipment, medications and more. Air ambulance staffs are the same caliber of doctors, nurses and support personnel that function in emergency rooms. Also, air traffic controllers grant special privileges to air ambulance flights that are carrying patients.

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    About AirCARE1

    Patients traveling from or arriving in San Francisco have relied on the transportation services from AirCARE1 to provide outstanding medical air travel to domestic and international destinations from the early 2000’sfor 14 years. AirCARE1 is the industry leader in private air ambulance services, as well as medical escort services.

    AirCARE1 was founded in 2004 by Denise Waye, a critical care nurse, who had worked for years in the air ambulance industry. Denise became aware that there was a great deal lacking in the air ambulance business and decided that her patients deserved better. Partnering with a retired Air Force pilot, Denise set out to surpass industry standards by offering her crew unparallelled training and introducing a soothing, holistic component to the air ambulance experience.

    Denise soon discovered that her holistic methodology, when combined with the most advanced medical staffing and equipment, created a healing approach that is unique and second to none. Healthcare providers were quick to recognize the difference that AirCARE1 made for their patients’ well being and applauded the qualitative innovations that Denise introduced.

    AirCARE1 Safety Protocols

    The primary concern that patients have when selecting an air ambulance service is safety and AirCARE1 is on the cutting edge of safety protocols in the industry. AirCARE1 flies Learjet aircraft that are among the safest in the skies. The Learjet flies at altitudes over 40,000 feet, well above any unfavorable weather, at speeds over 500 mph. Additionally, this jet can land at smaller local airports, and this saves valuable traveling time to the hospital.

    AirCARE1 pilots are experienced, certified Airline Transport Pilots with thousands of hours of flight time under their belts and they undergo rigorous annual training at one of the premier flight training schools in the U.S. AirCARE1 mechanics are similarly qualified and excel in maintaining a perfect safety record.

    Industry Leading Dual Accreditation

    AirCARE1 distinguishes itself by receiving accreditation from both the CAMTS and EURAMI air ambulance authorities, which is extraordinary and speaks to their dedication towards going above and beyond the competition. This prestigious recognition is a rarity in the air ambulance business, and AirCARE1 is proud of the hard work that went into earning this achievement.

    Our Focus on Holistic Care

    One of the unique features of AirCARE1 service is their attention toward a holistically healing flight event. The attention to comforting detail is remarkable, including relaxing music from noise-canceling headphones, aromatherapy, and hand massages. AirCARE1 embraces a philosophy that healing is not limited strictly to the practice of intensive care medicine but also extends to your level of serenity and peace of mind. Both the flight crew and the medical team are devoted to delivering a flight that is patient-centered in every possible way, displaying calm, compassionate professionalism that engenders a feeling of trust to those under their care.

    Serving Many Types of Patients

    AirCARE1 doctors and nurses have experience and training to care for a wide variety of patients suffering from all manner of ailments, including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric, as well as specializations such as bariatric. The jets flown by AirCARE1 are equipped as airborne critical care units and are prepared to enable successful response to any medical situation in the same way as a hospital.

    State of the Art Medical Equipment

    Each AirCARE1 flight is made up of a medical team that can include critical care nurses, paramedics, physicians, and respiratory therapists. These health care professionals are under the supervision of a Medical Director with over 20 years of emergency room experience, in addition to holding credentials as a private pilot with considerable flight experience. The Medical Director believes in a hands-on approach to management and is involved in all aspects of quality assurance and transport.

    The medical flight team utilizes the highest quality medical equipment, including Zoll Propaq MD monitors, LTV 1200 Ventilators, and Alaris pumps. The heart of the airborne critical care system is the LifePort Patient Care System, that is built to AirCARE1 specifications and includes a multitude of features that are unlike any other service in the industry. AirCARE1 aircraft have been modified exclusively for air ambulance service and incorporate necessary adjustments, such as wider doors for ease of access.

    Unparalleled Comfort and Safety

    The LifePort System also provides further equipment focused on your comfort and safety that are not found anywhere else in the air ambulance industry. Critically, an adjustable knee lift on the LifePort patient care stretcher prevents unwanted movement during takeoff and landing that could be harmful and unsafe. The adjustable knee lift also provides a level of comfort that a standard air ambulance stretcher does not. LifePort stretchers have four-inch thick mattress pads, whereas the rest of the industry settles for an inferior two-inch thick variety.

    The LifePort patient care stretcher also includes a customized bracket that secures the patient monitoring equipment and allows for continuous monitoring, extending to the critical tasks of loading and unloading patients. The bracket ensures that the monitoring equipment cannot shift during the flight, preventing the possibility of injury to both patients and staff.

    Because AirCARE1 jets fly at altitudes over 40,000 ft, the turbulence that is usually a part of commercial air travel is not a factor. This altitude is higher than foul weather systems, so the ride is smooth free from the rapid changes in elevation that storms can create.

    Commercial Medical Escort Services

    AirCARE1 also offers a less intensive option if you do not require the full services of an air ambulance. The Commercial Medical Air Escort service is for non-critical patients that need support during long-distance commercial flights to worldwide destinations. This service includes continuous care throughout transport by medical staff trained and experienced in emergency and critical care. FAA approved medical equipment and oxygen come on board to pair with either first or business class accommodations. Concierge services, such as flight bookings, medical clearances, and ground transportation provide you with a safe and hassle-free experience.

    Eligible patients for Commercial Medical Air Escort service require clearance from their physician to fly with a medical companion. Patients that are free from contagious disease and do not need more than five liters per minute of supplemental oxygen are suitable. You must also be free from ailments that create trapped gas, such as pneumothorax or gas embolisms. The ability to sit upright and secured during takeoff and landing is also a requirement.

    AirCARE1 is Here to Help

    There is nothing more important than your health or that of a loved one. When circumstances require air ambulance services, only the best is acceptable because, where your health is concerned, second best could be regrettable.

    When you consider safety, reliability, quality of care, attention to detail and holistic well-being as important to your health, AirCARE1 is the obvious choice. AirCARE1 outperforms every other industry competitor in every single aspect of air ambulance service. Give AirCARE1 a call today or request a free quote using the link at the bottom of the page.