Not all medical travels warrant a medical flight. When time is in your hand but the treatment for the ailment demands that you travel long distances, medical flight stretchers can be quite useful and economical. The cost of this service would be a fraction of what an air ambulance would cost you. However, there are certain points that one must keep in mind before booking a medical stretcher and we discuss those in some detail here.
How Isolated is the Patient in the Medical Flight Stretcher?
Medical stretchers naturally occupy more space than a normal seat would. Plus there might be the need of space for some basic medical equipment. All this space translates into higher cost. The agency you have hired might cut corners by trying to make do with minimum space. It is wise to clarify this beforehand. Isolation from the rest of the fight is extremely necessary.
Does the Air Ambulance Company take Care of the Logistics?
You do not want to risk taking the patient in your car to the airport. It is always wise to have an ambulance for this purpose. Does the agency take care of this? Also, the on-boarding and off-boarding of the patient must be a quick process. The agency needs to anticipate all possible hurdles to this and take care of it well in advance.
Booking the Hospital Bed on Arrival in Advance
You do not want to run around to book a bed in the hospital of your desire. While you standby the loved one with health issues, the agency must take care of booking the hospital bed in advance. It is vital that you ask about this beforehand and take confirmation of the booking. Of course, the ambulance too must be ready in the airport upon arrival to save time and get through the process quickly.
Lastly, one must not hesitate to clarify any doubts that they may have, with the coordinator.
