Commerical Medical Escort
Medical Escort is a service provided by Air Escort to patients that do not require an air ambulance. Following a thorough "medical screening" to determine the suitability for this type of travel, we will obtain the necessary airline medical "clearance", in-flight oxygen, ticketing and ground transportation.
If a stretcher transport is not necessary, the patient will be placed in a First-Class Seat. This provides the patient with maximum comfort as it reclines back further and allows more leg room than coach. It also provides the flight nurse with more working space to accommodate state-of-the-art medical equipment.
At least one highly-skilled flight nurse or paramedic will accompany the patient. Supplemental oxygen may be necessary to compensate for the decrease in cabin oxygen levels. In addition, it is important to monitor the patient on pulse oximetry to ensure proper oxygen saturation and may require a cardiac monitor to assure stable heart rates and rhythms. Appropriate emergency medications, airway management equipment and comfort items are all readily accessible to the flight personnel. Each airline has it's own policies regarding fitness for travel by passengers. The patient's medical condition determines if a medical escort is a viable alternative. Patients with communicable diseases are not accepted for this type of travel.
When a patient is in a hospital or going to a hospital, he or she must receive the same level of medical care during the transport. Therefore, advance life support capability MUST be provided. Our flight nurse or paramedic will sit next to the patient, monitoring oxygen levels and cardiac rhythm. In addition, the flight nurse administers medications as ordered, performs non-invasive blood pressure monitoring and charts all vitals signs such as heart and respiratory rates, BP and pulse oximetry readings.
Naturally, the safety and care of the patient is our utmost priority. This service costs thousands less than a private air ambulance and could be exactly right for what you require. Please call a Flight Coordinator to find out if this service meets your needs.
Aeromedical personnel, usually an accompanying nurse or paramedic, will supply monitoring equipment, bathroom and hygiene assistance and all necessary aid, such as administering medication. We take care of every aspect of escorting the patient to unburden the client of technical and procedural tasks involved in transport and travel. These services include:
- All ground transportation
- Booking and ticketing for patient and relatives
- Priority boarding, seating and deplaning
- Coordinating with attending and receiving facilities
- Documentation and follow-up
