Air Ambulance – The Golden Hour Of Trauma Care

It has been proven time and time again. If you can get a critically injured person to a medical emergency center within sixty minutes, they have a far greater chance of survival. The time immediately following an accident or injury are vital and seconds count when you need to get to a trauma center or a hospital in a hurry.
 
It is not just trauma patients that need to be rushed to hospitals, often there are patients who are ill who can only receive a specific type of medical treatment far from where they live. The golden hour does not just refer to a measurement of time, but the making sure that patients of all types are able to get to the medical care that they deserve in the fastest time possible.

Sometimes it is not possible to transport patients by road, especially if it is a cross country move or you need to get medical treatment in a hurry. In cases like this it is almost impossible to book your travel through a conventional commercial airline and you need to make use of the services of an air ambulance.

This type of transport ensures that the patient is able to get to where they need to be in the fastest time possible, as well as receiving medical attention along the way. As a family member you are able to accompany your loved one in the air ambulance and make sure that you are there for them as they travel cross country to get the medical treatment and attention that they need. If you are looking for the fastest way to transport your loved ones on long distance journeys to get medical treatment then using a private air ambulance is the way to go.

It's not just about getting you there in a hurry. It's also about providing a range of specialist care along the way. Sometimes this type of care is known as ‘bedside to bedside' care and is one of the defining aspects of medical air transportation today. When you have a loved one or family member who deserves the best medical treatment, it does not matter where it is; when you use a private air charter ambulance service, you can travel safe in the knowledge that everything possible is being done to make the journey safe, comfortable and as quick as possible.

Having a doctor on board in critical care flights is a hallmark of some of the most professional medical transport companies and it is about being able to respond to any sort of emergency treatment to ensure that your loved one is able to make it to where they NEED to be.

Your ‘golden hour' may not be a matter of emergency or even life and death, but ensuring that patients are able to have access to the best treatment anywhere in the country is part of the ongoing commitment to the highest standards of medicine and patient care.

About the Author

Elle Wood recommends using Air Critical Care for air ambulance services.