Top 10 Questions About Air Ambulance Answered: Know Everything Here
Lets dive into the top 10 question
Air Ambulances are flying ICUs used for transferring patients domestically as well as across borders. These ambulances have a special medical setup which are capable of transferring critical patients in a limited time frame. Such services have proven, past records in saving lives of people which gets engaged in an accidents, physical traumas, international medical trips or repatriating patients back to their home country.
Q1. Why do patients need Air Ambulance Services?
A1. Air Ambulance services are mostly opted for emergency transfers when
patients require swift and precise medical aid. These services are also used for organ
transportation, where time is a critical factor in successful transplantation. Additionally,
patients seeking tertiary care treatment in medically advanced countries use air ambulances.
They are also utilized to transfer patients back to their home country for long-term medical
care.
Q2. On what factors does air ambulance cost measure?
A2. Air ambulance cost depends on several variables including the patient’s
condition, flying sector, war zone areas, aircraft leasing cost, aircraft type, fuel
expenses, airport and landing permits, air and ground clearances, and aviation approvals.
These factors directly or indirectly affect cost fluctuations. In India, the average air
ambulance cost ranges from INR 5 lakhs to INR 35 lakhs.
Q3. Do air ambulance doctors get paid for their services?
A3. Yes. Air ambulance doctors are highly skilled, trained, and certified
professionals. They are compensated based on the flying sector, patient condition, and
required medical specialization.
Q4. What is the procedure for hiring an air ambulance?
A4. The client must contact the air ambulance provider and submit required
information such as the patient’s medical summary, repatriation sector, and date of travel.
Once all relevant documentation is reviewed, a quotation is shared. After approval, the
provider initiates all further procedures.
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Q5. Does the air ambulance include only helicopters?
A5. Air ambulance services do include helicopters; however, due to limited
helipad availability and helicopter range constraints, fixed-wing aircraft are more commonly
used worldwide for patient repatriation.
Q6. How do you transfer a patient by air ambulance?
A6. Air ambulances are equipped with specialized medical setups capable of
transferring critical patients. Sky ICCU facilities are available onboard, including
ventilators, monitors, suction machines, syringe pumps, AEDs, and other portable medical
equipment. A critical care medical team consisting of a doctor and paramedic accompanies the
patient throughout the journey, providing continuous care.
Q7. Do airlines refuse to transfer sick passengers?
A7. Some airlines allow patients to travel under strict medical protocols.
However, airlines may refuse transport if a patient is critically unstable or has an
infectious disease, based on their medical guidelines.
Q8. Who should avoid traveling by airplane ambulance service?
A8. There are no absolute restrictions for patients traveling by air
ambulance. However, specific medical protocols must be followed to ensure a safe transfer.
It is a myth that cardiac patients cannot travel by air.
Q9. Is air ambulance service provided in India?
A9. Yes. Air ambulance services are available across India and can
facilitate patient transfers PAN India as well as international
evacuations.
Q10. Does a bed-bound person have permission to get transferred through an air
ambulance?
A10. Yes. Many airlines allow bed-bound patients to be transferred via
commercial aircraft using stretcher arrangements. International air ambulances also support
stretcher-equipped patient transfers.
Hope you got answers to all your queries regarding air ambulance services.
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