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Making a Medical Transport Plan: Factors to Consider

Medical transport plans are often made in a hurry – after a loved one has been injured or suffered a serious illness or medical emergency. The urgency of the situation and the emotions involved can lead to quick – and costly – decisions. In general, the same factors go into making any medical transport plan.…

Meet the Members of the SentinelMED Medical Escort Team

To safely transport people with medical needs hundreds or thousands of miles requires careful coordination. SentinelMED’s medical escort teams brings together people with the planning skills, logistical background and medical training to care for people who are recovering from accidents or serious illness or who have chronic medical conditions. Their experiences in the medical transport…

Injury or Illness Abroad: How to Get Home Safely

Reports of Americans who have experienced injury or illness abroad have been making the news this summer, particularly involving the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Before traveling abroad, it’s important to takes steps to stay healthy. By planning ahead, you’ll also be prepared if you fall ill and require assistance to return to your home country.…

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…