Air Ambulances

An air ambulance is an aircraft or helicopter staffed by medical professionals for use in transport across long distances or from remote areas. Air ambulances are supplied with equipment that enables the crew to provide medical treatment to a critically injured or ill patient. Air ambulances can be scheduled in advance or called in as part of an emergency evacuation service. For scheduled air ambulance services, for relocation to another medical facility, the air ambulance will be certified and staffed with highly trained medical personnel tailored to meet the patient's specific needs. For emergency transport, the air ambulance is similar to a paramedic level of care. Air ambulance companies offer a variety of medical air transportation services, from assistance on commercial flights, to remote evacuation to critical care transportation.