This narrative recounts a patient transport episode designed to enlighten international travellers on the significance and indispensability of travel insurance. Esteemed colleagues, Ashoka Rescue was contacted by a student in Australia faced with the urgent need to repatriate his father to India. The father, who suffered a brain haemorrhage and consequent paralysis in the right…
As narrated by Dr. Ashok, Ashoka Rescue India Patient Background A 66-year-old female patient, with a medical history of diabetes and a past total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, was traveling through Europe with her husband. During their visit to Zurich, Switzerland, she experienced increased right knee pain and swelling due to extensive walking and climbing,…
Do you know a lack of proper medical transportation can delay your medical care? Medical transport services play an important role in transferring patients to hospitals and care centres in time. Ashoka Rescue strives to deliver top-notch business-class medical transportation for patients who are stable but require medical support during travel. Our service is ideal…
Air ambulance cost is influenced by multiple factors, as air ambulance services is a complex operation that includes various elements adding up to the eventual bill. Knowing these factors will help individuals and families estimate potential costs and plan accordingly. Types of Air Ambulance The aircraft type used for medical tourism in India has a…
Everyone wants and deserves a safe, high-quality, and advanced healthcare facility, and a reliable patient transportation service can make a big difference. In a time where people are suffering from a range of diseases, transportation of patients for medical treatments becomes one of the toilsome tasks for them and their families. This is where the…
Medical tourism or health tourism has become very popular in recent years as it allows individuals to travel across the globe to access world-class healthcare facilities. India’s healthcare sector has seen remarkable growth in advanced medical treatments at an affordable cost. Ultimately, it has increased medical tourism in India, and Ashoka Rescue is a reliable…
Hello dear friends, I’m Dr. Ashok Kumar, and today I’d like to share another real-life story from Ashoka Rescue, showcasing a recent medical repatriation we handled — from Mumbai, India (Lilavati Hospital) to Moscow, Russia. This case highlights how regional conflicts and flight restrictions can complicate timely medical evacuation for patients in need. Limited flight…
In critical medical situations, every second matters. When a patient’s life is at risk, timely access to advanced medical care is paramount. This is where air ambulance services play a crucial role. Offering rapid transportation equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, air ambulances ensure that patients receive the necessary care without delay. Ashoka Rescue Air Ambulance…
The medical transportation is not same for all. Different types of transportation services with certain facilities are required to transport adults, children, old patients and more. Paediatric medical transport service is designed to transport ill toddlers and child patients. However, when it comes to the transportation of paediatric patients, the stakes are high, and specialized…
Presented by Dr. Ashok Kumar Step 1: Patient Assessment and Communication Step 2: Coordination with Logistics Team Step 3: Completion of MEDIF Form Step 4: Compilation of Required Documents Step 5: Receiving Hospital Permission and Ground Ambulance Arrangements Step 6: Ventilator Settings (If Applicable) Step 7: Selection of Transport Mode Step 8: Airline Approval Step…
