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		<title>Medical Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical travel, also referred to as medical tourism, is a form of seeking healthcare from another location, often through the services of a hospital in another country. Many people enlist in medical travel, although the reasons for doing so vary<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/medical-tranportation/medical-travel/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Medical travel, also referred to as medical tourism, is a form of seeking healthcare from another location, often through the services of a hospital in another country. Many people enlist in medical travel, although the reasons for doing so vary between patients. Some may travel because they are in need of a specific type of surgical procedure from a hospital located in another country is renowned for its work. In other situations, people pursue medical travel because of cost issues or waiting lists for non-emergency procedures.</p>
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<p>Medical travel was once done only by those who were very wealthy and who could afford to fly long distances to seek medical care. Today, with increased availability of booking flights, using frequent flyer miles, and companies offering to coordinate services, the numbers of patients seeking medical travel continue to increase. Many people travel for medical purposes to find hospitals that provide cutting-edge surgical services. Some locations have also capitalized on this concept and have designed healthcare centers to be luxurious retreats that offer surgery and medical procedures, but also lavish rehabilitation facilities.</p>
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<p>When you travel for medical purposes, you may be able to work with a company that will help you find the services you need, or you can make arrangements on your own. You may need to make arrangements for your own flights to get to the location and also to come home, which will be when your physician releases you to fly. In many situations, you will not be accompanied for the flight. Additionally, you may need to take a considerable amount of time to be away for your procedure, depending on the type of medical care you are seeking. Some services for which people seek medical travel include cosmetic repairs, dental work, or even types of general surgeries. Additionally, some people seek medical travel if they have been told that a specific surgical procedure that they need is not available close to home.</p>
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<p>The cost of flying for medical travel should be included into the total cost of traveling. As with any procedure, there are risks and benefits associated with traveling for medical care. If you are able to coordinate flights and costs to travel for surgery or other types of treatment; you would like to save some money on healthcare costs or avoid being on a waiting list; or you want to receive medical care that is offered in a comfortable, retreat-like atmosphere, then medical travel may be an option for you.</p>
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		<title>Canada Air Ambulance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are visiting Canada for a holiday or you are a current resident, you can find the services of an air ambulance that will meet your needs. An air ambulance may be used to transfer you or a loved<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/international-air-ambulance/canada-air-ambulance/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are visiting Canada for a holiday or you are a current resident, you can find the services of an air ambulance that will meet your needs. An air ambulance may be used to transfer you or a loved one from one location to another, using the speed of air travel combined with advanced medical equipment and professionally trained staff.</p>
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<p>When someone is injured in an accident or develops a critical illness, sometimes the best option is to transport the patient by using an air ambulance. Within Canada, these types of ambulances can fly all over the country and between provinces to reach patients in need, although if a critical case develops, the closest air ambulance company may be dispatched. The crew on board is trained to stabilize the patient before evacuating him to fly to the nearest hospital. In some cases, this may be within the same city, while in other situations, the scene may occur at a remote location. Using an air ambulance can dramatically reduce the time that it takes to get to a hospital when compared with driving a ground ambulance.</p>
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<p>There may also be situations in which you need to be transferred from your home to the hospital but the case is not an emergency. For these times, an air ambulance may also need to be arranged if the distance is very great. Canada has many different air ambulance companies that serve all of the provinces, so even if you need a specific type of medical care that is not close to home, you may still be able to make arrangements for an air ambulance to transport you. Many air ambulance companies in Canada also will transport patients out of the country and to other parts of the world.</p>
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<p>Air ambulance personnel in Canada are trained nurses and paramedics that understand complex medical conditions and can provide treatment en route to the hospital. They may have advanced certification in several areas, such as trauma care, burn care or advanced life support for specific populations. If a situation is an emergency, air ambulance professionals work to treat many types of injuries or illnesses to get you to the hospital quickly. Even if it is not an emergency, you may find that an air ambulance will take you where you need to go, with medical professionals there to help if you need it.</p>
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		<title>Texas Air Ambulance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Air Ambulance Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As the second largest state in America, Texas has a lot of ground to cover when air transports are necessary. Air ambulances are essential forms of medical transportation in many situations, including non-emergency transports and critical flights. Because of the<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/texas-air-ambulance/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the second largest state in America, Texas has a lot of ground to cover when air transports are necessary. Air ambulances are essential forms of medical transportation in many situations, including non-emergency transports and critical flights. Because of the vast size of Texas, an air ambulance in this state can quickly transfer patients between cities when necessary, whether you need to fly to Amarillo or Corpus Christi.</p>
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<p>Air ambulance services in Texas provide medical care for patients in need of transport for a variety of medical reasons. In some situations, an air ambulance is dispatched to a scene of an accident, which will get paramedics and nurses to the field much more quickly than driving. Because Texas has both rural communities and large cities, air ambulances used in the Lone Star State are valuable resources to reach almost anyone in need, whether it is because of an incident in the city or an accident that occurs miles from town.</p>
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<p>Texas air ambulances may also serve patients who need transport for non-emergency care. These aircraft can carry a patient who must travel a long distance and is unable to do so independently. A physician may order that a patient in a wheelchair or on bed rest be transferred to another facility for various reasons. If the facility is over a great distance, such as across the state or to another location outside of Texas, an air ambulance can make the transfer.</p>
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<p>Air ambulances consist of both fixed-wing planes and helicopters, depending on the company and the distance to travel. Within Texas, some companies focus on providing services to certain parts of the state, such as the southeast portion. They are able to use helicopters, which work quickly but cover a smaller area than an airplane. Alternatively, there are some Texas companies that provide air ambulance services throughout the state and will also transport patients to other states when necessary, if the patient’s condition warrants this.</p>
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<p>Texas has many high-quality healthcare institutions that provide a range of services for patients, whether they are adults, children, infants, or the elderly. Using an air ambulance service to get a patient to one of these institutions is not only fast, but the experience of the personnel on board combined with the speed of the ambulance, saves many lives.</p>
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		<title>California Air Ambulance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every day, people are injured in accidents or develop life-threatening illnesses that require immediate care and transport to the nearest hospital. In California, these situations often require an air ambulance for fast transport, whether the patient is being moved from<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/california-air-ambulance/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day, people are injured in accidents or develop life-threatening illnesses that require immediate care and transport to the nearest hospital. In California, these situations often require an air ambulance for fast transport, whether the patient is being moved from one part of the city to the local hospital or from a remote part of a national forest to a major healthcare center miles away.</p>
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<p>An air ambulance is often used to transport critical patients between locations because it reduces the time for arrival. Ground ambulances must navigate traffic in California’s largest cities or the rugged outdoor terrain between small towns. Additionally, ground ambulances, while they drive quickly, are no match for the speed of flight of an air ambulance. In critical situations, an air ambulance can be dispatched to rapidly arrive at a scene and then transport a patient to the hospital.</p>
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<p>Air ambulances in California are often private companies that work with hospitals located throughout the state. These ambulances may be helicopters, which can land very close to the scene or right at a landing site at a hospital. Helicopters are fast and convenient modes of air medical transportation but they travel shorter distances than fixed-wing planes. Within California, a helicopter transporting a patient across this vast state may need to stop and refuel. Another type of aircraft used for air ambulances are fixed-wing planes, which can travel longer distances and may be used to take patients out of California and into other states, depending on the patient’s needs and the reasons for the transport.</p>
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<p>California air ambulances carry many types of medical equipment necessary to help patients in need. Some patients who have critical injuries may need the services of an air ambulance with advanced cardiac life support and that carries personnel who have advanced training in this type of care. There are also air ambulances that provide non-emergency transportation for patients who are traveling between facilities but the distance is too great to tolerate riding in a car or truck.</p>
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<p>Air ambulance companies in California must be familiar with the various types of terrain found in this state, from large cities to hills, valleys, coastline, and everything in between. This makes transporting patients around the state of California an exciting task that is not only safe, but rapid and prompt.</p>
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		<title>Medivac/Medevac</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are times when a critical incident occurs that the services of an air ambulance may mean the difference between life and death. A medevac ambulance is a type of service that provides critical care for those who have been<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/medical-tranportation/medivac-medevac/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are times when a critical incident occurs that the services of an air ambulance may mean the difference between life and death. A medevac ambulance is a type of service that provides critical care for those who have been severely injured or who are significantly ill and need expert care and transport.</p>
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<p>A medevac, sometimes also spelled as a “medivac,” is a type of air ambulance that works in critical situations. It is so named because of its job, which is to provide medical evacuation for patients and to get them from the scene to a higher level of care. A medevac is often used as a helicopter, although some medevac services may also use fixed-wing planes. Medevacs may also be associated with the military, as medevac helicopters have historically been used during combat to transport injured patients, getting them out of dangerous zones to receive medical care.</p>
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<p>When an accident occurs, a medevac may be dispatched to the scene. The personnel on board are highly-trained paramedics and nurses who have experience in trauma and medevac service and who have supplies used to stabilize patients. Once available, nurses from the medevac work to stabilize the patient by maintaining his breathing and circulation and controlling significant injuries until he can be brought to a hospital.</p>
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<p>The time it takes to stabilize a patient and prepare him for medevac transport may vary. Once the patient is placed onto the backboard, he is transferred into the medevac unit for evacuation. The medevac then takes off to transport the patient to a hospital equipped to handle trauma. The nurses and paramedics also have equipment on board the medevac to sustain the patient while in flight. The medevac aircraft remains in communication with the receiving hospital, so that the facility can be prepared. Upon arrival, the medevac must have a landing zone, which is a place for the aircraft to land before transferring the patient.</p>
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<p>The work of nurses on medevac flights is challenging and can be stressful. However, because of continued increases in technology and communication, personnel aboard a medevac have more tools than ever to save lives through this heroic system.</p>
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		<title>Florida Air Ambulance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Critical care transports and non-emergency medical flights require the use of an air ambulance for transportation. In Florida, companies are available that will provide air ambulance services for many different needs for air transport, and can take patients to various<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/florida-air-ambulance/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Critical care transports and non-emergency medical flights require the use of an air ambulance for transportation. In Florida, companies are available that will provide air ambulance services for many different needs for air transport, and can take patients to various cities within Florida, as well as to other states or even other countries.</p>
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<p>An air ambulance meets the needs of patients by flying between locations to provide fast and reliable service. Air ambulances may be dispatched to emergency scenes or traumatic incidents, or they may be called to rural locations or small towns. Because they fly, air ambulances are much faster than using ground ambulances for transport, making them ideal for use in many life-threatening situations. By flying, air ambulances can reach destinations much more quickly because of increased speed as well as a decrease in the amount of time that ground ambulances spend in traffic in some parts of Florida. When every second counts, air ambulances are the right choice for these transports.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Some people in Florida may also need air ambulance transport between healthcare facilities, whether the situation is an emergency or not. For non-emergencies, air ambulances provide supportive care to patients who are being taken from a hospital to another healthcare center. In many cases, family members are eligible to ride along. These aircraft are useful when a patient must be transported over a long distance, such as across the state. Additionally, if the patient is stable but there are time considerations, such as in the case of some types of organ transplants, the patient may be transported using an air ambulance, even between cities in Florida. This can cut a significant amount of time that it would otherwise take to drive an ambulance between locations.</p>
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<p>If you need air ambulance services, you can make arrangements over the phone, particularly if you have a non-emergent call. You may be able to schedule your flight according to when you need to be at your location, or if you are being transferred between facilities, your healthcare provider may make the arrangements for you. Many call centers are staffed 24 hours a day to help you with plans for your transport. Whether you need to fly a shorter distance from Orlando to Tampa or you need long-distance service to another state or country, an air ambulance can get you there safely with the medical support that you need.</p>
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		<title>Flight Nurses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When an accident or critical illness occurs, transport to the nearest healthcare facility is essential as part of saving lives. In some situations, transport through flight using an air ambulance is necessary in order to quickly move a patient from<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/medical-tranportation/flight-nurses/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When an accident or critical illness occurs, transport to the nearest healthcare facility is essential as part of saving lives. In some situations, transport through flight using an air ambulance is necessary in order to quickly move a patient from the scene to a hospital where he can receive further treatment. In order to provide high-quality medical service, many air ambulances are staffed with flight nurses. These specialized nurses are trained to care for the most critically ill patients, and can do so all while in the air.</p>
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<p>Flight nurses are not strangers to critical care, in fact, most have had several years of experience working in intensive care units or emergency rooms before even starting to work on an air ambulance crew. Student nurses who enjoy the challenge or adrenaline rush of critical care do not necessarily attend school to specifically become flight nurses. Instead, they must finish nursing school and work up to the status of flight nurses after spending years practicing clinical skills. This ensures that by the time they start working with flight crews, they have the experience and critical thinking skills to respond to emergency situations.</p>
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<p>Beyond work experience, many flight nurses also have advanced certification that goes above licensure. Some types of certification include advanced life support for adults, infants or children, emergency room certification, or certification in critical care nursing. These nurses may also have extra training to perform skills above standard care measures that nurses perform in the hospital, such as inserting a breathing tube or starting complex intravenous lines.</p>
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<p>Flight nurses often work as part of teams when responding to emergency calls. These flight teams may consist of one or more nurses, an EMT, respiratory therapist, nurse practitioner or even a physician. The flight nurse is under the direction of the physician, although she may have standing orders to follow during emergencies, which reduces the number of times she must call the physician for direction during a case.</p>
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<p>Many hospitals that have high-level intensive care units have flight nurse teams that are standing by in case of emergency. If a call does come in for help, these nurses are quickly dispatched to the scene, where they can stabilize the patient and support him during the flight back to the hospital. During critical events, flight nurses are there to provide quick decision-making, expert medical care, and compassion to patients who need it the most.</p>
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		<title>Medical Escort</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you or a loved one are in need of a medical transport over a long distance, a medical escort may be an option for your situation. A medical escort is a type of service that transfers patients from one<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/medical-escort/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you or a loved one are in need of a medical transport over a long distance, a medical escort may be an option for your situation. A medical escort is a type of service that transfers patients from one place to another with the help of a medical professional to stand by in case of emergency. This type of escort helps to ensure that you will reach your destination safely.</p>
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<p>Medical escorts are typically performed as types of non-emergency transports. In these cases, the situation is not necessarily critical or life-threatening, but the patient does need assistance with getting from one place to another without using a private vehicle or flying alone. Additionally, these non-emergency situations may involve traveling over long distances, sometimes between cities, states or even countries. Some types of medical escorts are those where the patient is transported from one medical facility to another, or from a healthcare center to home.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>When you use a medical escort, you often make arrangements to fly through a commercial jet and travel with other passengers. Your escort will ride along with you on the flight to see that you reach your destination. Escorts may be EMTs, critical care nurses, paramedics or nurse practitioners, or they may be comprised of a team of several professionals. They have access to medical equipment that is also on board the plane, which they may use if necessary. Some types of medical equipment that they may keep on hand include basic life support equipment, EKG monitors and oxygen supplies.</p>
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<p>During the flight, you may stay in one area of the plane, depending on your medical condition. If you are stable enough that you can tolerate sitting in a seat, you may do so. Airplanes also have medical stretchers that can be placed in an area for those who need to lie down during the flight. The type of seating will depend on the orders from your doctor, who can decide what position is most important for your condition. There is also an area where your escort will be able to store supplies, which allows him to perform his job.</p>
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<p>Medical escorts may be employed as part of a hospital team or ambulance company. There are also some escort companies that provide services as independent contractors, in which you can hire a medical professional to escort you on your journey. Whether you are traveling to your home state or being transferred to another medical center for a higher level of care, a medical escort can provide supportive services to get you there safely.</p>
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		<title>How did Air Ambulance Services Start?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An air ambulance is an aircraft which is used for urgent situation of medical support in state of affairs where either a usual ambulance cannot get in touch with the sight with no trouble or rapidly as much as necessary,<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/how-did-air-ambulance-services-start/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An air ambulance is an aircraft which is used for urgent situation of medical support in state of affairs where either a usual ambulance cannot get in touch with the sight with no trouble or rapidly as much as necessary, or the patient wants to be transported in excess of a distance or territory that build air transportation the most matter-of-fact transportation. These and linked procedure are referred to as Aero-medical. Air ambulance group are abounding with tools that facilitate them to make available checkup conduct to a dangerously wounded or under the weather patient. general tools for air ambulances take account of ventilators, pills, an ECG and monitoring unit, CPR tools, and stretchers. A considerable division should be made between a medically staffed and prepared air ambulance which can provide medical be concerned in running away. As with various modernization in urgent situation of Medical Service, the model of transporting the wounded by helicopter or plane has its beginning in the military, and the concept of using aircraft as ambulances is almost as old as powered flight itself. It is often confirmed that air medical transport likely first occurred in 1870 during the Siege of Paris when 160 injured French soldiers were transported by hot-air balloon to France, but this canard has been definitively disproven. Throughout the First World War air ambulances were veteran by an assortment of military groups, and were used frequently for crash release by the American Army and Navy within the United By 1936, well thought-out military air ambulance service was withdraw from injured from the Spanish Civil War for medical healing in Nazi Germany. The first use of helicopters to evacuate struggle victims was by the United States Army in Burma during world war 2, and the first dyed-in-the-wool use of helicopters by U.S. forces take place during the Korean War, for the period of 1950–1953. The French notably used light helicopters throughout their Indochina war of the post-war era. The use of military helicopter as theatre of war as ambulances continues to grow up and increase today in a range of countries, as carry out the utilize of fixed-wing aircraft for extended remoteness travel, as well as repatriation of the injured.</p>
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		<title>Equipment and Medical Staff</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fundamental mission of the air ambulance is to provide high quality care and medical services and quality medical transport for patients who require more maintenance. To meet the expectations of patients in the air ambulance is composed of at<span class="ellipsis">&#8230;</span> <a href="http://www.southwestairambulance.com/general-air-ambulance-information/equipment-and-medical-staff/"><div class="see-more">See more &#8250;</div><!-- end of .see-more --></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fundamental mission of the air ambulance is to provide high quality care and medical services and quality medical transport for patients who require more maintenance. To meet the expectations of patients in the air ambulance is composed of at least two qualified personnel. It is of critical care nurses, critical care and certified paramedic TSR (CCEMT-P). Medical professionals are very dedicated and highly trained in intensive care and medical air in order to maintain high standards of patient care, available at any time. Air medical transport provides professional services &#8220;bed to bed&#8221; on the spot. They serve local emergency and long-distance and non-emergency medical air transport worldwide.</p>
<p>Every second is precious air ambulance, to achieve the objectives on time and bring the patient to the hospital, because there is always a high risk to the patient while the patient is hospitalized. Efficiency is very important. Depending on the time and distance, an ambulance may be composed of: a private jet or turbo-prop Air Ambulance, Ambulance earth, or traditional special RV traffic, and also patients from the Amtrak cars that we are able to provide assistance. In some cases, transportation of patients to the commercial airline called a doctor or business partner of the ECM. You just need to pick up the phone and call 800-262-8526 to intensive care in the air and a certain period of bed waiting ambulance.</p>
<p>In a world that moves and changes quickly, medical evacuation, medical air transport and all things related to the transport of patients will be nothing, a common and very important to stay on top of changes. This is because you never know what will happen next. In the U.S., we live in, in case of emergency transport is important, because of improvements in health care. We&#8217;re not talking about a helicopter, however, private jets, which carry the sick and wounded more than health, such as the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, or even a specialized cancer center. Many patients become seriously ill, injured, and the quickest way to get them in the hospital has the right to use the air ambulance.</p>
<p>All methods of transport are fully equipped with advanced care (ACL), in collaboration with professional treatments such as critical care nurse (CCRN) or Critical Care Paramedics (CCEMT_P). In case of serious illness or critical condition and doctors also ship emergency physicians. But now people are more aware of the benefits, medical air transport, they offer now that they can call the Critical Care Air any time of day or night.</p>
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