Category Archives: Medical Transports

Travel Medical Assistance: Assurance When You Travel

If you’re planning the trip of a lifetime – or flying during the summer months – there are plenty of reasons to consider purchasing travel insurance. For a relatively low cost, travel insurance policies can reimburse you if your trip is cancelled due to hurricanes or tropical storms, accident or illness, or long flight delays.…

What to Expect When Using Medical Transport Services

If you've never arranged a medical transport, you probably have many questions, from "How much will it cost?" to "What happens at the end of the transport?" While transport services can vary depending on the provider, here's an overview of what to expect when using medical transport services from SentinelMED. Let’s start at the beginning.…

The Risks of Medical Air Transport and How to Mitigate Them

Medical air transport typically takes one-third to one-half as long as ground transport, but there are risks that come with this speedier mode of transportation. Flying can contribute to lower levels of oxygen in the body’s tissues, dehydration, blood clots, and excess noise and vibration for the patient. Cramped conditions and the skill of the…

Three Major Benefits of Medical Transport on Commercial Airlines

When someone becomes seriously ill or injured during travel, their family often wants to get them home as quickly as possible – no matter the cost. If they don’t know about the benefits of medical transport by commercial airlines, they may assume that an air ambulance is their best – or only – option. However,…