Category Archives: Medical Transports

How to Prepare for Medical Transportation

In non-emergency situations, such as medical tourism or repatriation, travelers likely have time to prepare for medical transportation. But even with advance notice, medical travel can be stressful. Here are a few guidelines to help individuals and their families ask the right questions and gather the necessary documents and information before scheduling medical transportation. What…

How SentinelMED Works with Organizations to Provide Expert Medical Transportation Management

Case managers who work for hospitals and health care facilities juggle many tasks, but all of them are aligned with the same outcome – ensuring that patients receive appropriate medical care during all stages of treatment. In many cases, that can include arranging expert medical transportation management with the help of a medical transport service.…

When to Use an Air Medical Transport Service with Critical Care Transport Experience

When a person requires air medical transport after an accident or injury, the clock starts ticking to reach a medical facility that can provide the appropriate level of care. However, just as important as speed is in caring for a patient is a service provider’s critical care transport experience. That experience and background is important…

Traveling with a heart condition isn’t risky for most people, especially if they take precautions before and during their time away from home. Some heart conditions, however, require travelers to take precautions before and during travel. For example, high altitudes can make patients more symptomatic, particularly for those with coronary artery disease. Sitting immobile can…