Air Ambulance Technology Evolution Over a the Last Ten Years

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In just the past decade alone, technology has come so far, and it is only getting better. This is great news- especially for the medical flight transport field. Better technology equals better equipment that can handle any type of emergency.
Just recently, Air Critical Care LLC (ACC) received a call to transport a pregnant woman from her Bahamas Cruise in Nassau back to her hometown in Long Island, New York due to severe pregnancy-related issues. Because there was a lack of advanced healthcare options in the Bahamas, Tracey Sonntag and her husband Michael were forced to be transported back to New York by a private air ambulance. The emergency situation called for prompt and advanced services to help keep Tracey and the baby from progressively getting worse. Tracey was diagnosed with preeclampsia and an obstetrical partial previa where the placenta is laying over the cervix and generates blood pools and can lead to massive bleeding as the cervix opens. Air Critical Care LLC was alerted along with ACC’s new medical director, Blane M. Crandall, who specializes in internal medicine and air medical transport of high-risk obstetric patients.
Dr. Crandall was quickly notified about the transport and knew exactly what equipment he would need on the 2.5 hour long flight. Thanks to the company’s recently implemented technological ultrasound equipment, the equipment was able to closely monitor both the baby’s and the mom’s heart. The General Electric LOGIQ Book XP Ultrasound fits the description of how advanced our world’s technology has become and how the air ambulance technology and equipment itself can offer life-saving insights to help doctors make major decisions during emergency situations.
The compact ultrasound is designed to provide boundary-less scanning, integrated networking solutions, versatile probe technology and exceptional image quality. The interface and applications associated with the equipment are easy for doctors to use, along with the equipment’s portable and ergonomic design.  
In speaking with Dr. Crandall about the new equipment that he has utilized on pregnant patients, he said, “As the transferring physician, my experience has revealed many obstacles in the transport of pregnant patients. First, because of the low number of transport agencies available in low socioeconomic areas, as well as areas that are very limited geographically --- there are entire regions that offer air ambulance medical transport options for pregnant patients.” Thanks to equipment like the GE LOGIQ Book XP, Dr. Cradnall was able to successfully monitor Tracey’s condition and treat her accordingly.
Now only time will tell what new technology will enhance the aero ambulance field in the next decade.

Air Ambulance transport officer from scene of deadly accident

Published on Friday 13 January 201212:00
A POLICE officer who died in a car crash was “highly regarded by her colleagues”. PC Karen Paterson, 43, of Hamilton Close, Bourne, was driving in King Street, Langtoft, at about 7.40am on Friday last week when her silver Rover 214 collided with a silver Vauxhall Corsa. Mrs Paterson, who was not on duty at the time, died at the scene. The driver of the Corsa, a 46-year-old woman from Tallington, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Peterborough City Hospital by Lincolnshire Air Ambulance. Mrs Paterson, who was born in Essex, was based at Thorpe Wood police station in Peterborough. Along with her work there, Mrs Paterson worked as a schools liaison officer at Bridge Street police station in Peterborough. She visited schools to warn youngsters of the dangers of carrying knives and guns and taught children to stay safe when using the internet. Deputy general secretary of the Cambridgeshire Police Federation, Oz Merrygold, said Mrs Paterson was a respected officer and her colleagues had been left devastated by her death. Mr Merrygold said: “The sudden and tragic death of Karen has come as a devastating shock to her work colleagues. “Karen was highly regarded by her colleagues and messages of condolence have been flooding in. “At this moment, our thoughts are with Karen’s family at this difficult time.” Mrs Paterson leaves husband David, 44, and two sons. A tribute left on the Mercury website said: “Such a tragic loss, you will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you. Thinking of David, your boys and family at this terrible time.” An inquest into Mrs Paterson’s death was opened and adjourned by coroner Gordon Ryall in Stamford on Tuesday. A post-mortem revealed she died of multiple injuries. The funeral will take place at Bourne Abbey Church on Wednesday, January 25, followed by a private cremation at Peterborough Crematorium at Marholm. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the accident to get in touch with them as soon as possible. Anyone with information should dial 101, quoting incident 45 of January 6.

We transported another High Risk OB Pt.

Air Critical Cares professional medical transport staff including our HROB team with Dr. Crandall  medical director for Air Critical Cares Air Ambulance Service transported a patient from Bahamas to New York on 12/30/2011. It could not have been better. The staff was so happy.

Medical Transportation Services

Medical Transport Services

During this time of need, when you are seeking only the best in Medical Transport Services, it is important to find the service provider with experience and expertise.  Air Critical Care is that service provider.  If it is important to you, it is more important to us.  We want to earn your trust as we provide your loved one or patient the best care during their time with us. As this is a stressful time, we want to alleviate your concerns, and bring you peace of mind.  If you demand the best, call Air Critical Care for your medical transport service.

Air  Ambulance

Air Critical Care LLC, provides global air ambulance services with the highest quality care aboard our network of Advanced Air Ambulances. Providing medical attention ranging from basic life support (BLS) to the most Critical Care, the Air Critical Care flight coordinators and medical team members will arrange every detail from bedside to bedside to ensure that the patents continuity of care is well maintained. We have provided exceptional air ambulance services for many patients at all levels of care.

Medical Escort

A commercial medical escort service can save you thousands of dollars over the cost of an air ambulance. Patients can qualify for this service if the patient can sit in a seat and is medically stable. Our medical director, Dr. Richardson will communicate with the patient’s doctors for discharging and receiving information to determine this mode of transportation is in the patients’ best interest. This service is available worldwide for all international and domestic air carriers. An airline approved medical staff consisting of a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT-P) will fly with the patient in First or Business Class on a commercial airliner. Family members or other companions are able to travel with the patient along with the medical escort provided by Air Critical Care. For additional information, please call 800-555-0674

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Air Critical Care offers several non emergency medical transportation options generally for long distance ground medical transportation. This service is offered in a specially configured vans or medically equipped large recreation vehicles (RV).  Patients can remain in a stretcher or wheel chair during travel.  The RV offers a regular hospital sized bed. The stretcher in every vehicle will allow the client to recline or sit in an upright position during the trip and the client rides facing forward which decrease the chance of motion sickness. During transportation our non emergency medical transportation vehicles are in constant communication with our transportation office and tracked via GPS. This method of transportation is particularly useful for patients with illness or conditions uncomfortable in a private automobile.  Call Air Critical Care for more details at 800-555-0674.

International Commercial Stretcher Service

International Commercial Stretcher Services turns a Commercial Airliner into an Advanced Air Ambulance, offering a cost effective alternative to private air ambulance services and offers greater accommodations for passengers. There are strict guidelines and other restrictions involved and the service is not offered for travel exclusively in the United States. Eligibility is determined by our Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Richardson who operates in association with the Medical Department of the Commercial Airline. Approval generally takes 5 – 7 days.  Our ICU/CCU Aero-medically trained personnel specialize in critical care transports and carry with them all necessary emergency equipment, including but not limited to: cardiac monitor, defibrillator, IV pumps, portable transport ventilators, oxygen and multi parameter monitoring, emergency medication, we are a mobile ICU, international commercial stretcher service in the air.  Please phone us today at 800-555-0674 for information regarding this service.

Air Critical Care starts NEW service in Florida Medical Transportation

Air Critical Care has started a fleet of non emergency medical transporation vans in Southwest Florida.

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