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…
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Tips on How to Address Dietary Needs During Commercial Air Medical Transport
Low-sodium. Gluten-free. Diabetic. Kosher. Halah-certified. Vegetarian. People all over the world follow one or more of these diets, whether for religious or health reasons. For many people, long-distance travel brings the potential of disrupting their important dietary practices and routines. A company that provides expert air medical transport, such as SentinelMED, can make sure that…
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Traveling with a Heart Condition
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…
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Is a Medical Escort Right for Me?
An air medical transport service can offer a range of assistance for travelers who experience serious illness or injury far away from home. But some air medical transport services, such as SentinelMED, also can arrange medical escorts to travel with patients who are more capable, such as people who are traveling for medical tourism or…
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