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Focusing On a Good Experience
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 [...]
Arranging for Medical Transportation by Air
Whenever you are transporting a seriously ill patient from one medical institution to another whether within the same city, or between different states, countries and continents, the most important thing to consider is the safety and comfort of the patient as well as the time it will take to get them to the health care facility. Using an air ambulance is one of the fastest forms of patient transport and more so when a significant distance needs to be covered quickly or if road traffic would delay the time it [...]
What To Do When A Medical Evacuation Is Necessary
When a person is having a life threatening emergency, medical evacuation is often needed. Many times we witness the air ambulances landing at serious car accidents and other traumatic instances. If you ever encounter the need for one of these emergency services, there are some things you need to know. As you are getting ready for flight, you may want someone to be along with you. Depending on the level of your medical condition up to two individuals can be flown with you. You need to remain calm and understanding [...]
Air Medical Transport
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
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
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?
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?
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 [...]
How to Choose an Air Evac
Need a lift? Whether it is for a loved one or a client, we understand that it can be hard to choose a good air ambulance service. It does not have to be, though. AirCARE1 is ready to walk you through what it takes for us to be a great provider and your top choice in air evac. When choosing an air evac service, the type of aircraft is an important consideration. You will want to find one that combines a long range to minimize or eliminate fuel stops, and [...]