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How to Navigate Air Travel: Medical Transport Considerations for Non-Ambulatory Patients

How to Navigate Air Travel: Medical Transport Considerations for Non-Ambulatory Patients
When you can't walk, air travel immediately becomes more complicated. However, it's often still the most efficient, cost-effective mode of medical transport for non-ambulatory patients. By working with a knowledgeable medical transport provider like SentinelMED, patients can turn over all the advanced planning tasks to an experienced team that will ensure their comfort and safety.…
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What to Expect When Using Medical Transport Services

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.…
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Who Are Medical Escorts?

Who Are Medical Escorts?
Medical escorts are often the unsung heroes when a person experiences a serious injury or illness while traveling. But unless you or a loved one has experienced a health crisis, you may wonder, “Who are medical escorts, and what exactly do they do?” Here’s a simple answer to the first question: Medical escorts accompany patients…
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The Risks of Medical Air Transport and How to Mitigate Them

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…
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