Friday, 11 April 2014

Things You Should Know About Air Medical Transport

Booking a medical air ambulance is a big responsibility and can be quite challenging. But there is no reason things can’t be stress-free. Read along to find out how! 

While selecting ideal emergency travel assistance always consider the patient’s requirements first. You need to act like a picky customer. For that you need to make sure you are well acquainted with the all the services provided by a good air ambulance transport.
  
Mentioned below are the things you should know about air medical transport before you hire their services:
  1.    You Can Accompany The Patient 
Generally air ambulances are big enough to accommodate one or two companions along with the patient. However, the number might vary depending upon the medical requirements and condition of the patient. 

2.    Carry Limited Luggage 
The capacity of luggage is only limited to one or two medium sized bags – typically not larger than a carry bag when travelling in commercial airline. As the air ambulance is already outfitted with medical equipment there is little or no space left for extra luggage. 

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3.    International Air Ambulance Evacuation Services 
Majority of the air ambulance services offer domestic and international air ambulanceevacuations.

 4.    Carefully select your aircraft 
Your service provider might provide options for the kind of air ambulance transport you require. In such situations consider the distance of transport and then decide upon the aircraft. Generally small sized aircraft's  are not recommended for long distance travel, while they constitute the right choice for short distance travel. 

5.    Check out the credentials 
Never assume that all medical assistance transportation has the right credentials. So make sure you check that the emergency travel assistance company has the appropriate licenses and is credited by federal aviation administration. 

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