We provide high-tech, intensive-care-equipped air ambulance transfers for patients on active life support, including ventilated patients, critical cardiac cases, neonatal emergencies, and post-operative transfers.

Transporting an ICU patient by air requires more than just a fast plane; it requires a mobile intensive care unit that can function effectively at high altitudes. Cabin altitude changes, vibrations, noise, and acceleration forces can all impact a critically ill patient's vitals. Our ICU air transport services are engineered to manage these physiological challenges safely. Our medical aircraft are configured with state-of-the-art ICU equipment: - Advanced transport ventilators capable of managing patients with complex respiratory needs (ARDS, COPD). - Multi-parameter cardiac monitors tracking ECG, non-invasive and invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature. - Defibrillators, pacemakers, and high-precision syringe pumps for continuous drug infusion. - Dedicated medical oxygen supplies with secondary backups. The medical crew on an ICU flight is highly specialized. A typical team consists of a critical care physician (often an anesthesiologist or intensivist) and a registered flight nurse. They perform a thorough pre-flight evaluation to stabilize the patient before takeoff, manage all medical needs in-flight, and manage the critical transition from aircraft to ground ambulance to hospital ICU.

What to Prepare Before Calling

Please gather as many of these documents/details as possible to fast-track your dispatch:

Attending physician's confirmation that the patient is fit to fly

Detailed ventilator settings and oxygen flow requirements

Full list of active medications and intravenous infusions

Recent arterial blood gas (ABG) reports and blood laboratory work

List of surgical history and active drains/tubes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a patient on a ventilator fly in an air ambulance?+

Yes, our aircraft are fully configured to transport ventilator-dependent patients. Every flight features advanced transport ventilators and a flight physician specializing in critical care.

What is the training of the onboard medical crew?+

Our flights are staffed by certified doctors and ICU nurses who have undergone specialized training in aviation physiology, emergency medicine, and critical care transport.

What happens if the patient deteriorates during the flight?+

The flight medical team carries full resuscitation equipment, cardiac monitors, and emergency medications to manage acute complications mid-flight, maintaining constant communication with ground receiving specialists.