Category Archives: Air Medical Transport

Two Types of Air Medical Transportation

There are two primary types of air medical transportation: private air ambulance and commercial air medical transport. Here, we discuss the pros and cons of the two types of air medical transportation and which type is best suited for varying patient needs and medical transport situations. Private Air Ambulance Flight A private air ambulance is used in both emergency…

Repatriation Case Study: A Medical Transport Success Story

Complex medical transport situations are SentinelMED’s specialty. We handle routine cases, but specialize in planning, executing and overcoming the tough obstacles a patient may face when trying to return home after a major medical event. This is one of those cases. Traumatic Situation In early 2015, a 54-year-old Filipino, who was in the United States…

4 Tips For Choosing an Air Medical Transport Service

Finding an air medical transport service can be a daunting task, especially if you have not worked with one of these companies in the past. Here are four things to look for when choosing which air medical transport service is the right fit for your hospital or individual situation: Door-to-Door Service The logistics of an…

The Logistics of Commercial Air Medical Transport Part 3: Arrival & Continued Care

The culmination of all the planning and travel logistics is the arrival at the receiving facility or patient’s residence. This blog post examines the arrival process and commitment to continued care SenitnelMED exhibits for each and every commercial air medical transport. The Arrival Arriving in the destination country or city typically brings a great sense…