Category Archives: travel emergency medical expert

Medical Transport of a Minor Child: What Parents Should Know

A serious injury or illness to a child is one of the things parents fear most. If you are a parent, you will do almost anything to protect your child from pain and alleviate their discomfort. If your child requires medical transport, you want it handled by people who can alleviate your child's fears and…

Medical Transport Options: What Case Managers Consider when Evaluating Patients

If you or a family member need a complicated medical procedure, you may need to travel to a medical facility far from home. If a doctor recommends such travel, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ll need to spend at least a few hours evaluating your medical transport options. SentinelMED’s case managers do this every day.…

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…

The Importance of a Medical Expert During an Emergency While Traveling

If a traveler becomes injured or ill, their loved ones often begin making frantic plans to get them home as quickly as possible. However, that might not be necessary, or even safe, depending on the patient’s medical needs and condition. Access to medical expertise during travel can help determine if adequate and appropriate care is…