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When to use the air ambulance?

An air ambulance is a special aircraft used to transport patients who require medical transfer or repatriation over medium or long distances, or in certain areas where large airports are not available. This type of service is very expensive, costing up to €10,000 per hour of flight, which makes it less financially feasible for the transport of stable hemodynamically or respiratory patients. The care provided is different from that of air medical escort services.
Medical aircraft are equipped with modern medical equipment similar to that found in an ambulance or clinic, and medical transport services can accommodate patients with conditions such as:
The primary purpose of an air ambulance is to provide rapid and safe transport of critically ill or injured patients to medical facilities where they can receive the care they need. The medical team onboard the aircraft includes doctors, nurses, and paramedics who are specially trained to care for patients during air

When should I use air ambulance versus medical escort?

Choosing the right aeromedical service depends on many factors. The most immediate consideration is whether or not the patient is in critical condition and their health is facing an emergency-level threat. If the patient needs to get to a hospital as quickly as possible, the air ambulance could be a lifesaver compared to a medical escort.
In addition to the patient’s health, other factors that might determine when to use one service over another include:
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