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The 2012 Florida Statutes
Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 401
MEDICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
401.251 Air ambulance service; licensure.—
(1) Each person, firm, corporation, association, or governmental entity that owns or...
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) refers to a series of medical treatment actions performed for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke and other...
In some states, such as: Florida and Texas, air ambulance companies are regulated at a state level. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifies...
Complete continuity of care in the air ambulance industry transportation refers to by accompanying the patient during every stage of their journey. The air...
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) refers to a series of medical treatment actions performed for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke and other...
While ground ambulances may be the most practical for transport under 200 miles, for emergency situations, helicopters may be best for transport up to 200 miles and airplane air ambulances for transports over 200 miles.
Yes, an air ambulance chartered on your behalf can transport patients who need non-critical care, are bedridden, or fragile. Many patients take a private air ambulance just because they cannot situp or have injuries that make them fragile, uncomfortable and not suited for normal commercial aircaraft transport.
A specialized, highly technical level of health care that includes diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability in sophisticated, large research and teaching hospitals serving a large geographic region.
Medical care provided en-route between two medical facilities, usually between a local community hospital and a regional trauma center or other specialty center.
