Medical flights have resulted in hundreds of lives being saved every year. This is because an air ambulance can do many things that a ground ambulance may find difficult – such as reaching remote areas within short periods of time. The speed and efficiency of an aircraft can make a huge difference, especially in critical situations where a few minutes’ delay can be fatal. These services are provided by well-built aircrafts that are equipped with the latest medical facilities.
Swift Medical Service with Jets
Services that provide a combination of air transportation and medical care make use of different types of aircrafts – from helicopters and smaller airplanes to the swiftest jets. The Learjet is among the best type of aircraft used for providing medical transport. Some of the popularly used models in a medical transport fleet are Gulfstream, Falcon, and King Air. With various models having different transport capacities, the larger ones are ideal for carrying a number of attendants along with the patient and medical crew.
One of the best models is the Learjet 35A, which can fly nonstop over a 2000-mile range. With an average speed of 500mph, the 35A can fly over the 2000 miles in just 4.5 hours. This makes the model ideal for companies providing medical transport service via air.
High-end Equipments for Medical Flights
An aircraft providing medical transport service will be fitted and equipped with the latest devices for providing comprehensive medical care on board. The standard equipment list for medical flights generally include FAA-approved stretchers, portable suction units, blood pressure monitors, oxygen, incubation equipment, cardiac monitors, ventilation systems, and defibrillators. In cases where the patient may require a specialized equipment or device, the medical team can make a request to the flight coordinator.
Using these highly-equipped medical aircrafts, air ambulance operators are able to provide fast and comprehensive medical care and transport service to patients.
