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Air Ambulance Comparison Checklist
Here's a comparison checklist of what to demand from an air ambulance company to ensure your are getting the best quality of care and service.
Download this checklist and use it when you call air ambulance companies for quotes.
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| Aircraft |
| Type |
Lear 35A [?] |
| Cabin Door Size |
36 inches |
| RVSM |
Yes [?] |
| Range |
2125 nautical miles (nm) |
| Safety Record |
AirCARE1™ aircraft are professionally managed and operated by Crow Executive Air, Inc. Crow has a 57-year accident-free safety record. [?] |
| LifePort Patient Care System |
Only AirCare1™ has all of these features: [?]
- 4-inch high density foam mattress and cover
- Knee bracket
- Monitor bracket and IV poles
- Gas bar
- Patient loading/unloading utility system
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| Equipment [?] |
| Heart Monitor & Defibrillator |
Zoll M Series CCT Monitor - Combined heart monitor/defibrillator with 12 lead ECG capabilities |
| Ventilator |
754 Eagle Transport Ventilator |
| Suction Unit |
Impact 321 High Capacity Suction Unit |
| Lab Diagnostics |
Triage Meter Plus IStat Monitor |
| Medical Reference |
Use Personal Digital Assistants to quickly access medical reference data |
| Medical Charting |
Use wireless laptop computers and printers |
| Medical Environment - Holistic Approach [?] |
| Therapeutic Music |
Yes |
| Therapeutic Hand Massage & Aromatherapy |
Yes |
| Medical Crew |
| Crew Rest |
Strictly follow FAA guidelines for flight duty and crew rest |
| Crew Experience |
Minimum of 3 years |
| Crew Training |
Flight physiology [?] |
| Professional Crew Uniforms |
Yes |
| Customer Service |
| Flight Itineraries |
For patient and family members |
| Bedside-to-Bedside Care |
Yes [?] |
| Price Quotes |
Never charge more than the original quote [?] |
| All-inclusive Quotes |
Yes, includes: [?]
- Type of aircraft
- Flight crew
- Ground transportation
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Aircraft professionally managed and operated by Crow Executive Air, Inc. FAA Certificate # DRUA307D
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