What Are Some Terms Associated With Air Trek Air Ambulance?
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AEROMEDICAL TRANSPORT SPECIALIST – These are
Emergency Physicians, Flight Nurses, Flight
Paramedics and Flight Respiratory Therapists
who have received specialized training in the
bodily changes that occur at altitude,
including the proper care and treatment of
those changes.
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AIR AMBULANCE – An aircraft licensed, staffed,
and equipped to function as a flying, critical
care unit.
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ALS – Advanced Life Support – The level of care
the patient should be able to receive while
aboard an air ambulance. It includes aggressive
treatment of life threatening conditions using
heart monitors, defibrillator, emergency
medications, intravenous fluids and other
adjuncts.
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ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
– The minimum certification all flight
personnel should have. This training course
allows the flight personnel to care for the
critically ill heart patient.
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AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY – This advanced training
course educates the flight personnel about the
mental and physical changes that occur with the
patient at altitude.
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CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT – An advanced
Quality Assurance Program that allows air
ambulance providers to address any concerns
that may develop. Once a concern has been
identified, a solution for improvement is
implemented and this change is continuously
updated to determine if it is correcting the
problem addressed. Ask the air ambulance
provider to give you an overview of their CQI
program.
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FIXED WING AIRCRAFT – These are airplanes,
whereas a helicopter is a rotary-wing aircraft.
Fixed wing aircraft consist of jet, turbo prop,
pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft.
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JET AIRCRAFT – Aircraft that are powered by jet
engines and are capable of providing the
patient with quick air ambulance
transportation. The jet aircraft used should be
listed on the air ambulance company's air taxi
certificate to ensure that it is safely and
properly staffed and maintained.
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR – An emergency trained
physician who oversees the medical care
provided. The medical director must be involved
with the Aeromedical Transport Specialist's
training and Quality Assurance. Ask the air
ambulance provider how their medical director
interacts with the flight team.
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NON-PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT – Aircraft that have
an internal cabin pressure equal to the outside
altitude of the aircraft. These low performance
aircraft have limited capabilities, as they
typically fly below 8,000 feet and do not have
the capability to climb above most inclement
weather conditions. These aircraft typically
offer a rough and uncomfortable flight.
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PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT – An aircraft with an
internal cabin pressure less than the
aircraft's outside altitude. These aircraft
offer higher performance as they are capable of
climbing to higher altitudes and above most
inclement weather situations. Due to their
higher performance, you typically enjoy a
smoother and more comfortable flight.
If you should have any additional questions, or need
information on the services we provide, please feel
free to contact one of our Flight Coordinators, 24
hours a day, at
800-AIR-TREK (800-247-8735) or
800-MED-JETS (800-633-5387). If calling
internationally, please dial
1-941-639-7855.
We may also be reached via e-mail at
quote@medjets.com.
We look forward to the privilege of serving you.
