Get practical tips for a smooth non-emergency medical repatriation via air ambulance. Learn how to prepare the patient, pack essentials, and ensure a safe arrival home.
Learn how to prepare for non-emergency medical repatriation using an air ambulance. Understand the process, documentation, and coordination needed for a safe and smooth transfer.
Fixed Wing aircraft were the first aircraft used in medEvac transport. A medical section of the Army Air Corps was created as early as June 1, 1925 using converted DeHaviland aircraft. Helicopters did not see use as medical transports until 1944.
In 1926, the United States Army Air Corps used a converted DeHaviland aircraft to transport patients from Nicaragua to France Army Base in Panama, one hundred and fifty miles away.
