Intensive care is the specialized treatment provided to seriously ill patients in need of critical medical care. If an intensive care patient is required to be shifted to a medical facility in another city or even abroad, transportation by an air ambulance is the safest option.
Currently, in India, 49 air ambulances are in operation that are being employed by 19 non-scheduled service providers. Due to their several advantages,critical care air ambulance services have become one of the most widely preferred choices for the transportation of intensive care patients in the country.
How Does Air Ambulance Help in Transportation of Intensive Care Patients?
Air ambulances offer the safest and fastest emergency air transport of intensive care patients. The patients are constantly monitored by a highly qualified medical team with specialized training in intensive care. The air ambulances are fitted with the latest medical equipment needed for critical care and can be converted into an in-flight ICU. In the event of a medical emergency during the transfer, the team is well-equipped to handle the situation.
Intensive Care Facilities Offered by Flying Doctors India Air Ambulances
The smooth transportation of intensive care patients involves detailed planning, efficient handling of logistics, and execution of the transfer with great precision. The services that Flying Doctors India provides for intensive care in air ambulances ensure that the patient’s safety is, in no way, compromised.
Bed-to-bed transfer
For intensive care patients, a bed-to-bed transfer is a must. The patient must not be inconvenienced in any way that can negatively impact their health condition.
Logistics
Transportation via air ambulances includes a lot of groundwork to ensure a smooth transfer of the patient. Our ground staff coordinates with the various agencies involved in the transportation and irons out any last-minute glitches.
Medical team
Our medical team that accompanies the patient comprises highly experienced and fully trained doctors, nurses, and paramedics, among others. They undergo specialized intensive training that helps them to gain the skills required to handle any medical complication that may arise in transit. They also send regular medical updates to the destination hospital, ensuring they are fully prepared at the time of the patient’s arrival.
Flight crew
The flight crew includes pilots and other flight personnel who have the experience to provide the highest standards of safety during the flight.
Aircraft
The aircraft are fitted with essential critical care state-of-the-art equipment for patients across age groups, including neonatal and pediatric care.
Why Flying Doctors Is the Best Option for Intensive Care Patients?
With years of experience and expertise, Flying Doctors India offers services that include:
Flying Doctors team has created a niche for itself in the air ambulance sector due to its consistently high standards of service. For further details on the transportation of intensive care patients, contact our team at Flying Doctors India Private Limited today.
