Posted on November 30, 2018
Dorothy Ackles has experienced her share of tough medical knocks.
Her experience with AirMed International wasn’t one of them. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Dorothy, a quadriplegic who also requires a ventilator, was flown by an AirMed crew from Wisconsin to Tennessee so that she can live in a care facility that specializes in people on ventilators.
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Posted on November 30, 2018
It’s often when things don’t go exactly as planned that we learn the most about people. Jennifer Swinehart certainly feels that way about the AirMed International crew that flew her from China to Ohio, with an unexpected delay in Tokyo.
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Posted on October 31, 2018
Air ambulance is the most useful in emergency cases or where urgent medical intervention is required. Under these circumstances air ambulance transport cost is often the least of the worries. According to AAMS (The Association of Air Medical Services), almost 30% of the population in U.S relies on air ambulance transport to access urgent medical care. In locations where advanced medical care is not available it, becomes an impending need.
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Posted on October 31, 2018
The geriatric population of America is on the rise and is expected to reach 98 million by 2060. With a growing population of geriatrics who indulge in leisure and travel, the need for geriatric patient transport facilities has become ever more pressing. Geriatrics, as any other age group may require medical evacuation; if they suffer from an injury or illness while away from home, especially if this occurs in a remote area.
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Posted on October 01, 2018
During times of natural disasters; rescue missions (especially where access by road is a problem) are best supported by the speed and reliability offered by air medical transport. Even with the introduction of advanced warning tools, preparations to handle natural disasters have never been sufficient. It is because people are often too naive to accept that natural disasters can happen to them, whereby they choose not to take precautionary measures. It is therefore important to understand that lack of basic preparation can lead to serious injuries or even death in some cases. When looking for the best medical flight for your medical emergency, ensure that the provider has the following procedures in place:
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