Air Ambulances Save Lives
April 22nd, 2010 Filed Under General, medflight services
We have all heard the stories about people who through mechanical problems or other difficulties have had trouble with air ambulance but these stories make up a small portion of the stories relating to air ambulances. There are so many situations where air ambulances have been the difference between life and death for many people.
There are many stories out there about the dangers of flying in an air ambulance but these stories are so infrequent and the chance of being harmed while flying in an air ambulance is very minimal. However these types of media friendly stories often bury the true live saving stories of air ambulance in action. These true stories help give a person a perspective on the true value of air ambulances and the services that they provide. Some of the most popular air ambulance rescues include Sammie Newlon, Ben Bryer, and Trevor Pierce.
Sammie Newlon was a new born baby who despite a perfectly normal birth was having difficulty feeding and refused to feed for several days. The family doctor of the Newlon family told the parents of baby Sammie that there wasn�t anything to worry about. The doctor then prescribed a broad spectrum medial antibiotic for Sammie that he thought would cure the problem. However Sammie worsened over the next twenty four hours and by the time his parents called 911 Sammie was barely breathing. An air ambulance was dispatched and picked the family up within minutes and delivered him safely to the hospital. Without the service of an air ambulance it is unlikely that baby Sammie would have survived to reach the hospital.
Ben Bryer was an eighteen year old youth who was critically injured while out riding his bicycle one day in Colchester. In his accident Ben Dryer had several fractures; many puncture wounds, a critical head injury, and had lost a significant amount of blood. Ben ended up in a coma for over nine days and without the quick medical treatment he received by having an air ambulance delivery him to the emergency room within a half hour it is likely that Ben would have never woken up.
Trevor Pierce was twenty two years old when he fell from roof top when he was hanging up Christmas lights and his ladder gave way beneath him. Trevor�s injuries were very severe and paramedics were concerned about moving him by land as there was a great concern over spinal injuries and they didn�t want to worsen the situation. In the end an air ambulance was sent for and delivered Trevor to the hospital much quicker than the half an hour land journey would have been. For assistance with air ambulance services, contact the professionals Hollywood Jets who will provide you free consulting services!
| By Mitchel Harad |
| By Mitchel Harad Published: 1/31/2007 |
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International Travel Health Insurance Should Not Be An Option
February 3rd, 2009 Filed Under General
International Travel Health Insurance Should Not Be An Option
MedFlight Air Ambulance presents the following key article about International Travel Health Insurance. Inquire if you International Travel Insurance covers air ambulance services.
If you are about to fly off abroad then do not forget to purchase your international travel health insurance before you leave and give yourself considerable peace of mind.
If you are preparing to travel abroad, whether it is on business or for pleasure and for merely a few days or several weeks, you should not set off before you have arranged suitable international travel health insurance coverage.
Health care can be extremely costly overseas and in many countries you will find that you will be unable to get medical care, even in an emergency, unless you can pay up front. If you think this is strange then trust me - it is a fact.
On a recent vacation I went with a colleague to hospital in a well known Far Eastern holiday city following a fortunately minor road traffic accident in which he suffered a nasty gash to his foot requiring stitches and, as well as the doctors and nurses in the emergency room, we also ran into one of the hospital cashiers who requested details of my friend’s medical insurance or a credit card/cash payment before any treatment could be commenced.
International travel health insurance is designed to provide medical coverage for people traveling overseas and is an extremely flexible form of medical insurance cover. It frequently allows for daily rates (rates based on the number of days for which you will be traveling) and can generally be arranged without any requirement to answer health questions and regardless of your age. Cover is also usually available on a worldwide basis and can also be arranged to provide cover for travel to specific countries.
One particularly important thing to think about when buying international travel health insurance however is just where in the world you will be traveling to and what sort of medical care will be available at your destination. Against this background, you should ensure that any policy covers you for every possible situation including such things as hospitalization, ambulance fees (including the possible need for an air ambulance) and, critically, coverage for repatriation if this proves to be necessary.
Do not forget also that, if you are traveling as a family, any plan should cover all members of your family and provide for such things as expenditure should it be necessary for you to stay in the hospital with a sick child or to travel home with a child by air ambulance.
One of the last things that we ever imagine occurring when we travel overseas, especially on vacation, is being involved in an accident or being taken ill while we are away with anything more than a simple upset stomach. But, accidents do happen daily and serious illness can and does strike without any warning. Indeed, the chances of such events are considerably heightened when we find ourselves out of our usual environment, so why should we take the risk.
When it comes to buying international travel health insurance the principles are the same as those which apply to buying any other type of insurance. Do not rush and shop around examining plans from several different companies before selecting a plan. Consider only well know insurers, which have an international reputation, and read carefully through the small print of any plan document before signing on the dotted line.
Finally, keep in mind that sorting out medical problems when you are sick and thousands of miles away from home is something which needs to be quick and simple. So, do not be tempted to cut corners when arranging your coverage! You might pay a bit more than you might perhaps like to but, if you have to use your policy, you will be very glad that you spent those few extra dollars.
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| By Donald Saunders Published: 8/23/2007 |
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Air Ambulance Service - Useful Information
January 31st, 2009 Filed Under General
Air Ambulance Service - Useful Information
MedFlight Air Ambulance offers the following useful information regarding air ambulance services.
An ambulance is a vehicle which transports sick or injured people to places of treatment for illness or injury. There are several types of ambulances: land-based motor vehicles, such as trucks, vans, station wagons, buses; air ambulances, such as helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft; boats and hospital ships.
Air ambulance service specializes in air medical transportation. Long-distance medical transportation includes services of physicians, paramedics and nurses. Airplanes, fully equipped as intensive care units, provide emergency medical service and international medical care, transferring the patient from one country to another. An air ambulance is used for emergency medical assistance, where a traditional ambulance cannot easily or quickly reach the patient. In air ambulance service, helicopters are used as ambulances. Usually used for emergency care in places inaccessible by road, they are able to travel significantly faster than a road ambulance
Air ambulance specialists are trained medical team with flying experience; in critical situations, when every minute counts, medically equipped air ambulance becomes the most important factor in saving humans’ life. Continuous medical intensive care during flight enables the physicians to maintain the patients’ life until he reaches hospital for continuing medical service. Medical services provided in air ambulance include continuous patient monitoring including EKG, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry and capnography. Specially trained people in equipped facilities help to rescue the patients’ life.
The need for emergency medical services is especially important in distant areas, where there is no immediate access to hospitals. Among international medical services, air ambulance service proves to be one of the most important factors, demonstrating the ability to respond quickly to the patients needs and provide the necessary medical care.
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| By Ron Leshem Published: 11/2/2007 |
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Air Ambulance Services: What is an Air Ambulance?
January 27th, 2009 Filed Under General
Air Ambulance Services: What is an Air Ambulance?
Though we all tend to equate medical transportation with the military, we can’t deny that medical evacuation services are more life saving than any other mode of medical transport, to say the least. So, whether you are suffering from a heart attack or are injured while going mountain climbing, an air ambulance can indeed save you life whether you are indoors or traveling.
MedFlight Air Ambulance presents the following article about the basics of air ambulances and medflight services.
So, what is an air ambulance? No, an air ambulance isn’t an ambulance that flies. It is simply a type of aircraft, which can be used to help people who are stuck in medically dangerous situations. These days, most air ambulances come in the form of helicopters or choppers, but in the years gone by small aircraft’s were also used as air ambulances.
The whole concept of moving the critically injured by air was started, probably simultaneously, along with the fixed-wing aircraft flight concept. Shortly after the first airplane was successfully flown by the Wright brothers, two very important US Army medical officers, Lt. A. L. Rhodes and Capt. George H. R. Gosman designed the first airplane to transports patients to medical units.
The Preferred Air Emergency Service of the 21st Century
In most injury cases, the chances of medical help being a hop, skip and a jump away are very slim. When there is need for immediate medical attention, especially if it is specialized medical care, then an air ambulance is the preferred mode of medical transport.
However, transportation is not about the only use of an air ambulance! In the past, air ambulances have played very important roles in recovery and rescue missions. In such cases, these helicopters can hover over places where people have been injured and can help by pulling them up to safety.
Most air ambulances come fully equipped with important medical equipment, but do not generally carry large quantities of these equipment’s. Since it is very important for a helicopter to fly lightly, air ambulances will be equipped with the bare minimum in medical supplies like CPR units, monitoring units and other emergency medical supplies. By doing so, critically wounded individuals can be tended to until they are transported to a better location for further treatment.
Advice and Information on Air Ambulance Services
Most air ambulance services provide operations that run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the country or internationally. A hospital advocate or patient will first contact the air ambulance operations center, where a flight coordinator will then determine the urgency and medical needs of the operation.
Once this is done, the operations center will then determine the type of ambulance that will be required. From helicopters to twin engine propellers to Lear jets, air ambulances are fully equipped with the all the latest supplies in medical transport equipment. Lear jets however, are the most common air ambulance aircraft’s used because of their flexibility, reliability, range and flight comfort. They are generally better equipped for long distances than most other air ambulances.
A medical briefing will occur and then coordination of the ground staff will be established. Medical staff will then review the patient’s history with the concerned physicians to ensure that the proper medical staff and equipment’s are onboard. The air ambulance comes complete with medically trained staff, nurses, physicians and paramedics.
Patients will be transported from ground ambulances to the air ambulance stretcher. The attending nurse will then check the patient’s vital signs prior to departing. After this, the patient will then be transported directly to the closest medical unit for further care.
Here are a couple of questions that you need to ask your prospective air ambulance service operator:
- Does the service provide a trained nurse?
- Is the stretcher FAA certified?
- Will medical oxygen be supplied to a patient in need of it?
- How are intravenous fluids hung?
- What kind of suction is provided?
- Is the medical director fully trained in all flight environment problems?
- What medical equipment’s are carried?
- What emergency supplies and drugs are on board?
- Who arranges for ground transportation?
- Are medical records kept?
Yes, air ambulances are indeed a very useful form of medical transport today. so, it is very important to know what questions to ask before you book a particular air ambulance service.
| By Natasha Bantwal Published: 12/18/2007 |
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Air Ambulances: The Flight of a Lifetime
January 27th, 2009 Filed Under General
Air Ambulances: The Flight of a Lifetime
MedFlight Air Ambulance presents the following article about how air ambulances and medflight services can make the difference between life and death.
Depending on your insurance provider it is unlikely that the entire cost of air ambulance service is covered but there are other things to take into consideration besides the minimal fee you will have to pay to have this essential service available to you. By having this type of service available you will drastically increase your safety and security while decreasing the cost of your insurance premiums.
When you are weighing the difference between the cost and insurance coverage for air ambulances things may not seem as out of proportion as it looks at first glance. There are many other things to take into consideration besides the difference between the cost of air ambulances and the amount the insurance company covers for this irreplaceable service. Some of the major things to take into consideration when you are looking at the difference in cost versus insurance for air ambulance include hidden costs, security, and safety.
There are so many hidden costs involved in not having reliable emergency service available for you or your workers. The most expensive hidden costs that you may have if you don’t have reliable service can include legal fees, insurance claims, law suits, and early pension payments made to injured workers. There are also hidden savings to be had by hiring the services of an air ambulance company. By having air ambulance companies on retainer you will have a lower insurance premium that will help balance the cost of hiring one of these firms.
Security is a huge issue for the majority of people and they want to feel safe no matter where they are and an air ambulance company can help increase the general security of people. Having this type of service available will help you attract the best suited employees for your work place. People also tend to be more productive when they don’t have security issues nagging at the back of their minds. By providing the security found in an air ambulance company you will significantly increase production and reduce your cost of insurance payments.
Safety in the workplace has been a rising public issue lately and companies that take measures to help prevent injuries among their employees are looked at more favorably than companies that don’t. Having an air ambulance company on retainer can help show your commitment to your workers safety and can also help protect you and your company against legal action from your employees in the case of an injury. By spending this small amount of money upfront to hire the services of a reputable air ambulance company you will protect your employees, protect yourself, improve your company image, and reduce the costs of insurance. With all of these benefits available the small cost of hiring an air ambulance company is minimal compared to the expenses you could face by not having their services.
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| By Mitchel Harad Published: 1/31/2007 |
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Medical Emergency In A Foreign Country? Air Ambulance To The Rescue!
January 21st, 2009 Filed Under General
MedFlight Air Ambulance wants you to be informed and be prepared in the need that you have to arrange for Air Ambulance Services while you are traveling far from home.
Medical Emergency In A Foreign Country? Air Ambulance To The Rescue!
We may equate medical evacuation with the military but med-evac services can save the life of ordinary citizens faced with extraordinary circumstances. Whether you are injured while rappelling down a mountain or experience chest pain while strolling through a museum, an air ambulance can save your life when traveling abroad.
Stan and Jenny were spending their two week vacation in Costa Rica. They were staying at a friend’s home and using his jeep while there. While navigating the twisting roads, Stan hit a rock and the jeep flipped over. Jenny escaped with minor cuts and bruises but Stan needed to be hospitalized. Both wanted to go home immediately but Stan could not travel on a commercial air flight. Not knowing what else to do they remained in Costa Rica for 4 weeks until Stan was well enough to fly home.
It’s hard enough to experience illness or injury at home but being in need of medical services while traveling in a foreign country can be disconcerting. You are away from the support of family and friends and the familiarity of your health system. A little advance planning can help you prepare if you need emergency medical care while traveling abroad.
We often see med-evac teams traveling by helicopter. However, the mode of transport may be ground, air escort, jet or even a Cessna. The staffing, medical equipment and mode are all dependent on your medical condition and needs. The air ambulance company can suggest several medically appropriate alternatives to meet your needs.
An air ambulance service can safely transport you from a hospital abroad to a hospital in your town. Your medical support team coordinates bedside to bedside service ensuring your safe transport back home. The medical team can also provide medical assistance while traveling.
If you are injured or hospitalized while you are traveling abroad, you or a family member can call the air ambulance service directly to arrange transport home. Having their number with you will facilitate this process. The air ambulance company can manage the communication between the hospital facilities, physicians, insurance company, airports and your family.
When planning your travel abroad, include the number of an air ambulance company in your emergency contacts. If you are injured or become ill while on vacation, air ambulance teams can safely and quickly arrange to transport you back home.
By: Clif Carothers
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Coordinating Air Ambulance Service
January 19th, 2009 Filed Under General
MedFlight Air Ambulance wants you to be informed and be prepared in the need that you have to arrange for Air Ambulance Services. Here is information on the coordination of crucial, life-saving Air Ambulance Services:
Coordinating Air Ambulance Service:
There may come a time when you will need the services of an air ambulance. If the situation in which the need arises is an emergency situation, you probably won’t be the person responsible for coordinating the details. Members of an emergency response team will handle this. And that’s a good thing since most people cannot be expected to react rationally in an emergency situation. In non-emergency situations however, you should be able to handle coordinating an air ambulance.
No matter which air ambulance company you contact, the process will go more smoothly if you are prepared to provide the information that likely will be requested by the air ambulance company coordinator. Here’s an overview of the information you should have available before making contact.
Basic medical information:
Be prepared to provide a basic explanation of the patient’s current medical condition, including patient’s age. You should also provide the full name, address and contact information of the facility at which the patient is currently located and that of the medical facility to which the patient is to be transported. If you have an anticipated transport date, provide that as well.
This basic information will help the air ambulance coordinator determine whether or not the company can meet your needs including your timeframe. Some companies only operate within the United States and others are set up to operate internationally. This information is also going to help determine the best type of aircraft to use for the transport which in turn will help the coordinator put together a fairly accurate price quotation.
Ask questions:
Now is the time for you to ask any questions you have about the air ambulance company itself. You may want to inquire about the type of licensing the air ambulance company maintains and whether all licensing is current.
You can also inquire as to which, if any, additional services are included in the price you have been quoted. It’s probably also a good idea to thoroughly understand payment terms, even if the patient’s medical insurance covers air ambulance transportation. Most companies will coordinate medical insurance paperwork but while you’re talking with an air ambulance representative, it doesn’t hurt to find out whether this service is included in the price.
And if you need further convincing, ask the air ambulance company representative to provide you with a list of names and phone numbers of patients who have recently used their services. If you are able to get a list of references, be sure to contact some people. Ask if they were satisfied with the professionalism and training of the staff, if the flight departed and landed on time, and if they had any issues with excessive fees that were not quoted.
Repeat the steps:
It never hurts to call a couple of different air ambulance companies before making a final decision about who will transport your loved one. You should be able to get a good feel for the air ambulance company after talking with the flight coordinator. Good luck!
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Do Your Travel Plans Include Air Ambulance Service?
January 17th, 2009 Filed Under General
MedFlight Air Ambulance wants you to be informed and be prepared in the need that you have to arrange for Air Ambulance Services when you are traveling.
Do Your Travel Plans Include Air Ambulance Service?
If you’re planning a trip to a foreign destination, you better add researching air ambulance service onto your list of things to do. This might seem like an odd task at first, but after reading this article, you’ll understand why advance planning for air ambulance service makes sense.
Few consider need for an air ambulance:
Preparing for the worst is by far the most important reason to research air ambulance or medevac service. People heading off for vacation don’t usually consider the possibilities of becoming injured or ill while on vacation. But in fact, this happens all the time and it happens in developed countries as well as those considered underdeveloped.
Suppose you’re having a wonderful time out on a Caribbean island, frolicking in the sunshine when something terrible happens. You’ve slipped and severely injured your head while photographing a pristine waterfall or your breathing apparatus malfunctions while you are scuba diving or some other terrible or life-threatening injury occurs.
Chances are good that you’re not going to want to receive your medical treatment at the local medical facility where the equipment, while functional, has not been updated since World War II and the staff at the facility cannot speak your language.
Incidents can happen at sea, too. You’ve likely heard stories of cruise ships having to cut their journeys short because there’s been an outbreak of gastrointestinal virus on board. Those with severe cases may not be able to wait until the cruise ship returns to port. They need to be transported via air ambulance to the nearest well-equipped medical facility as soon as such transportation can be arranged.
If you’re traveling abroad and you end up needing an air ambulance charter company, it’s quite possible that this type of service is going to cost tens of thousands of dollars. It’s true! If your condition is such that you cannot travel via commercial airplane, it’s likely you are going to need a fully-equipped air ambulance, complete with medical equipment and trained medical professionals, to get you to the nearest medical facility capable of dealing with your type of injuries or illness.
Travel insurance with air ambulance service:
If you’re not considering travel insurance because there’s no chance you are going to miss your trip, then you aren’t fully realizing all that travel insurance has to offer. It will protect you against a cancelled trip, whether you cause the cancellation or something or someone else does.
But travel health insurance is what’s going to protect you if you need medical attention while on your trip, or you need air ambulance service to transport you back home fast (or at least to the nearest ‘Western’ medical facility).
If you are older with pre-existing medical conditions, you definitely should consider advance planning for an air ambulance. Depending on your condition, it could take only moments for your health to take a turn for the worst. Planning for an air ambulance makes sense if for no other reason than to provide you with peace of mind.
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