Life is punctuated with good experiences, celebrations and regrettably unfortunate events. A sudden illness, a serious injury while abroad, complications after a high-risk surgery… you can never be sure when you might need specialized medical help or resources. At MTI 24/7, we provide air ambulance services to help you navigate these difficult times with serenity. Learn more about our air ambulances, the circumstances, and the medical situations that require them.
Air ambulance transfers: how, when, who?
Air ambulances are specifically engineered for patient transport and are classified in two categories: rotary-wing ambulances and fixed-wing ambulances.
Rotary-wing aircraft such as helicopters are used for short-distance transfers, either for emergency transportation or interhospital transfers.
Fixed-wing ambulances are fully equipped medical jets that can cover medium- and long-distance transfers.
Patients suffering from critical medical conditions require air ambulances for their medical evacuation or medical repatriation. Traveling alongside a qualified medical crew, they receive proper care in a timely manner.
What is an air ambulance?
An air ambulance is an aircraft that is specially geared for patient transport. Equipped with cutting-edge medical equipment, air ambulances transport patients suffering from life-threatening conditions safely and efficiently to their destination. During their trip, the patients are under the constant supervision of qualified and highly-trained medical professionals.
Types of air ambulance aircraft
There are 2 categories of aircraft that are purpose-built for the transportation of patients in critical situations: rotary-wing ambulances and fixed-wing ambulances. They both have their sets of particularities and advantages :
Air ambulance helicopters: Rotary-wing ambulances
Rotary-wing ambulances, such as helicopters, use rotating blades for propulsion and are ideal for short ranges. They are usually deployed for the transportation of patients needing immediate care.
In cases where accessing the patient becomes difficult due to the topography of an area, rotary-wing ambulances are used as an alternative to ground ambulances. This type of medical flight service offers flexibility in dire emergencies, allowing patients to be swiftly transported to their destination with the appropriate medical crew and equipment. At MTI 24/7, our air ambulance services include helicopter transfers for non-emergency medical situations only, normally for quick and efficient interhospital transfers.
Air ambulance planes: Fixed-wing ambulances
Powered by either a jet engine or a propeller, fixed-wing ambulances are quicker and have greater autonomy than helicopters. Due to the fact that they need fewer fuel stops, they are perfect for long-distance transfers.
Besides their efficiency and time-saving attributes, they also boast several advantages. They are not affected by bad weather conditions and hence prevent delays when transporting patients. Their size is another differentiating factor when compared to helicopters, allowing for more bulky and specialized medical devices onboard and, naturally, a bigger medical team. Fixed-wing air ambulances have been conceived to replicate an intensive care ward with specialist physicians. Lastly, they provide for an enhanced experience for patients because of their higher flexibility and comfort.
When is air ambulance transportation necessary?
Air ambulance transportation is necessary in cases where the patient’s health condition requires specific medical gear and constant supervision. Air ambulances are the preferred choice for patients for whom a commercial flight is not possible because of the atmospheric conditions that prevail onboard and potential complications that might arise.
Air ambulances allow for sea-level flights that are needed for some patients, namely those suffering from anemia, a pneumothorax, bowel obstruction, or having air pockets in their brain, etc.
Medical conditions requiring air ambulance transport
At Medical Transport International 24/7, we conduct international air ambulance transportation for patients suffering from life-threatening medical diseases and serious injuries. Some medical conditions for which an air ambulance transportation is needed include:
Traumatic injuries;
Cancers;
Cardiovascular diseases;
Strokes;
Recent high-risk surgeries;
Heart attacks;
Coma;
End-of-life situations;
Severe burns;
Respiratory disorders.
Medical evacuation using an ambulance airplane
Medical evacuation (medevac) via an ambulance airplane can be organized for patients unable to receive proper medical treatment in their home country or current city. Our medical evacuation services provide the right answer for these patients. The MTI team can take care of the transfer of the patient from his home or hospital where he is admitted to the chosen medical facility.
Patients suffering from critical pathologies and seeking better and more efficient medical treatment abroad can opt for air ambulances as a means of transportation. Our air ambulances enable them to access the proper medical infrastructure and professionals while ensuring that they reach their destination safely and receive the proper care en route.
Medical repatriation via an ambulance airplane
Medical repatriation via an ambulance airplane is a safe and efficient solution for sick and injured patients who are abroad and are seeking to get back to their home country. At MTI 24/7, we can fly back distressed patients for whom medical professionals and intensive care units are essential for their safety.
Cases where medical repatriation via an air ambulance is required include:
Severely ill patients located in a country where proper medical facilities are scarce;
Elderly patients, suffering from multiple complications, who need to get closer to their family members;
End-of-life patients seeking to fly back to their country.
Why choose our air ambulance services?
Our expertise and knowledge make us a trusted partner for patients needing a medevac or medical repatriation. The benefits of our air ambulance services include the following:
An expert team who will advise and support you;
A 24/7 service for constant assistance;
A personalized offer for enhanced safety;
A bed-to-bed service including ground transportation;
A multilingual team at your service to eliminate language barriers;
Worldwide availability so we can reach you wherever you are;
A well-established process for maximum efficiency;
Formalities and paperwork are taken care of by our dedicated team so you do not have to worry.
Book your ambulance flight with us
As experts in medical flights, we can help you organize your air transport quickly and efficiently. Our 3-step booking process will allow you to organize an ambulance flight effortlessly:
Get in touch with us: Our agents are available round the clock to guide and help you assess the best feasible solution. After a free-of-charge consultation, they will send you a non-binding quotation;
Send us the required documents: your medical documents, passport, and visa are among the documents that we need for a smooth organizational process;
Confirm your booking: once you give us the green light and the payment is made, we will start the organization of your medical flight transport and take care of the logistics and the coordination with the different parties involved.
Get in touch with us
Our team is available on a 24-hour basis to assist with any query you might have. Feel free to contact us on any given day or any given time for an air transport request and we will advise and help you out. We can arrange both short and long-distance air ambulance flights.
Reach us by:
Phone: USA: +1 646 335 06 83 / UK: +44 20 3608 0959
Email: info@mti-247.com
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