If you take prescription medication, you shouldn’t just toss it in your suitcase before a trip, especially if you are traveling outside the United States. Your mode of travel, destination, and any layovers along the way can all lead to complications if you travel with prescription medicine, but don't take a few minutes to prepare…
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How Do You Transport a Sick Person on a Plane?
If you’ve taken a commercial airline flight recently, you have firsthand experience with cramped seating, minimal legroom, and narrow aisles. If you’re generally healthy and have good mobility, the experience may have been uncomfortable but manageable. Now imagine you’re seriously ill, far from home, and your insurance doesn't cover an air ambulance. The question then…
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Want to Avoid Illness During Holiday Travel? Follow These 6 Tips from SentinelMED
In the next few months, airports will be packed with people – and all the germs they bring with them. Although the pandemic should have taught us how to take precautions, we've compiled a list of reminders to help you avoid illness during holiday travel. 1. Be up to date on immunizations. Immunizations are the…
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How SentinelMED Factors in Safety Concerns During Medical Evacuation
When patients need a medical evacuation, they don't have to choose between safety, comfort, or cost. In many cases, patients can be transported on domestic or international airlines with a medical escort. Not only is this transport method less expensive than an air ambulance, it can also be just as safe and comfortable. SentinelMED’s medical and…
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