A specially equipped helicopter or airplane designed to transport patients who are critically ill or injured. They can access remote locations or quickly transport patients over long distances where ground ambulances are impractical.
When are air ambulances used?
Trauma
Severe injuries from accidents (car, motorcycle, etc.)
Cardiac Emergencies
Heart attacks, strokes
Pediatric Emergencies
Critically ill or injured children
Obstetric Emergencies
High-risk pregnancies or complications during childbirth
Severe Infections
Sepsis, respiratory distress
Repatriation
Transporting patients from foreign countries back to their home country for specialized care