An air ambulance transfer involves more than just the flight. For many patients, ground ambulance services are needed before and after the flight to complete a safe bed-to-bed medical transfer.
From Hospital to Airport
The journey usually begins when a ground ambulance team collects the patient from the hospital. The team provides the required medical support while transporting the patient to the airport.
At the airport, the patient is handed over to the air ambulance medical team. Medical records, medications, equipment and the patient's current condition are reviewed before the flight.
Medical Care During the Flight
During the journey, the air ambulance team monitors the patient and provides necessary medical care. Depending on the patient's condition, this may include oxygen support, medication, monitoring and critical-care equipment.
From Airport to Hospital
After landing, a ground ambulance receives the patient and transports them to the destination hospital. A proper medical handover ensures that the patient's care continues smoothly.
One Connected Medical Journey
The complete air medical transport process can be:
Hospital → Ground Ambulance → Airport → Air Ambulance → Airport → Ground Ambulance → Hospital
Good coordination between air ambulance and ground ambulance teams helps manage timings, medical requirements and patient handovers efficiently.
For patients requiring long-distance medical transportation, medical evacuation or international patient transfer, coordination between both teams is an important part of safe and organized transport.