Category Archives: Medical Transports

Medical Transport Questions to Ask When Evaluating Options

When it comes to medical transport, quality and cost can vary greatly. There are several reasons why, including the level of expertise of the service provider, the type of vehicle or vehicles used, and the distance you need to travel. It helps to ask the right questions when planning and to ask the same questions…

Simple Steps You Should Take to Help Prepare for a Medical Emergency During Travel

If you or a loved one have ever faced a medical emergency during travel, you probably felt overwhelmed, worried, and maybe frightened. It can be stressful to be forced to make medical decisions when you're unprepared and far from home. That’s why we recommend that you take steps to prepare for a medical emergency during…

Medical Evacuation Travel: Know Your Options Before You Leave Home

According to International Travel News, about 1 in 4,000 trips overseas require a medical evacuation. Although the report is a few years old, it points out that medical evacuations during travel are rare. However, they are almost always expensive. The costs of medical evacuation travel within the United States averages $25,000. Outside the U.S., prices…

Travel Weekly Interviews SentinelMED’s Lori Calavan about Medical Evacuations for COVID-19 and Working During a Pandemic

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for the SentinelMED team, including Lori Calavan, PA-C. In addition to determining the course of care for patients who need medical evacuation for COVID-19, Calavan also puts in long days as a physician assistant in Connecticut. She is currently working in the intensive care unit at St.…