Being sick or injured away from home and your loved ones can be stressful, especially if you need medical care not available locally. Understanding your medical transport options and finding the right assistance is crucial for a smooth and worry-free transfer.
Important things to consider about medical transport:
Medical transport is the transfer of a patient from one location to another.
There are two types of air medical transport, notably airplanes and helicopters.
Severely sick or injured patients are usually the ones who require medical transport.
Medical repatriation refers to returning home for further treatment or recovery.
Medical evacuation refers to being transported to another location for treatment not available in the patient’s current location.
Medical transport cost is impacted by various factors including flight route and request urgency.
The chosen medical transport option, air ambulance or medical escort, will depend on the patient’s condition.
There are various advantages to choosing MTI 24/7’s medical transport service including 24/7 availability, a patient-centered approach, and a multilingual team.
What does medical transport mean?
Medical transport relates to the transfer of a patient from one location to another for medical purposes. For instance, you can be transported from one healthcare facility to one in a different region or country. This is done via specialized vehicles equipped to accommodate patients such as ground ambulances and air medical transport.
Types of air medical transport
When a medical emergency arises, the choice of air medical transport can make all the difference. The options available are fixed-wing aircraft (airplanes) and rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters).
Fixed-wing aircraft ( air ambulance airplanes)
You can be picked up and dropped off at a large airport or smaller airfields using a fixed-wing ambulance aircraft. These airplanes are equipped similarly to an intensive care unit to meet your needs during travel. They are the most appropriate type of medical transport for long-distance patient transfers.
Rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters)
When tricky locations are involved, rotary-wing ambulance aircraft, air ambulance helicopters, can be a lifesaver for severely ill or injured patients. They can safely and quickly transport you over a short to medium distance. Their ability to land in areas inaccessible to ground ambulances makes it easier to reach you.
When do you need medical transport services?
People seek medical transport services when they are ill or injured and they need to travel to another region, state, or country while receiving medical care.
If you are in this situation and would like to return home for further treatment or recovery, do not hesitate to contact MTI 24/7’s team. We will handle all the logistics for your medical repatriation, ensuring a seamless journey to a healthcare facility or residence.
If essential medical care is unavailable in your location, we can assist you with the logistics of your medical evacuation (medevac). We will transport you to a public or private hospital equipped to provide the necessary treatment or procedure.
In both scenarios, your safety and well-being will be our top priority during transportation.
How much does medical transport cost?
MTI 24/7 understands that each mission is unique. By offering a personalized service, we can provide you with the most suitable medical transport for your situation. Our compassionate team will work with you to understand your needs before providing a non-binding quote for review. We pride ourselves on transparency so you can rest assured that there will be no hidden fees.
Various factors are taken into consideration when calculating the cost of air medical transport, including:
Flight route: Shorter flights tend to come with a lower price than longer ones.
Patient condition: Transporting a stable patient is cheaper than someone who requires a sea-level flight or special equipment onboard.
Notice period: Urgent requests may require an aircraft located further from your location, affecting prices.
Accompanying persons: A loved one can generally travel with you for free, but additional family members or friends may incur extra charges.
Factors to consider when choosing your medical transport
MTI 24/7’s agent can help you choose the best medical transport option between either an air ambulance or a medical escort for your medical needs.
When do you need an air ambulance?
Do you need intensive medical care or medical equipment unavailable on a commercial airliner during the flight? Traveling in an air ambulance is the way to go. Our aircraft come with state-of-the-art medical equipment and medical professionals, ensuring you will have a safe and comfortable journey. They are particularly helpful to reach patients in remote and hard-to-reach places. Suppose you suffer from a medical condition whereby you cannot tolerate changes in air pressure as you ascend to higher altitudes. In that case, you will require a sea-level flight, which can only be provided by an air ambulance.
When do you need a medical escort?
If your condition is stable but you would like a medical professional by your side for peace of mind and medical supervision, our medical escort service is the best choice. A dedicated nurse or paramedic will accompany you to provide support before, during, and after the commercial flight. They will monitor your health and intervene in case of complications. This is a cheaper alternative to an ambulance airplane.
To provide you with a stress-free experience, we offer a Bed-to-Bed service. In addition to organizing an air ambulance or medical escort for you, we will make the necessary arrangements for ground ambulances for airport transfers at your location and destination.
Why book a medical transport with us?
At MTI 24/7, we comprehend the daunting prospect of confronting a severe disease or injury, whether you are in your home country or overseas. That is why we do the maximum to meet your various medical transport needs with care and attention. As your reliable medical transport ally, we are here to provide 24/7 assistance to guarantee a swift, safe, and comfortable patient transfer worldwide. Our ambulance aircraft have the best medical equipment and experienced staff, ensuring top-level care during your medical transportation. Additionally, you will not have to worry about language barriers when contacting us to book our medical transport services since our aviation experts are fluent in multiple languages.
Contact us to organize your medical repatriation or evacuation
If you or your loved ones are facing a medical emergency, MTI 24/7’s aviation experts can arrange for your medical transport for repatriation or evacuation worldwide. Our priority is your well-being so trust us to handle the logistics while you focus on your recovery. Contact us for a free consultation today! Reach us by:
Phone: USA: +1 646 335 06 83 / UK: +44 20 3608 0959
Email: info@mti-247.com
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