{"id":191,"date":"2025-06-19T14:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ashokarescue.com\/?p=191"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:05:30","slug":"steps-for-medevac-using-a-commercial-stretcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashokarescue.com\/blog\/steps-for-medevac-using-a-commercial-stretcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps for Medevac Using a Commercial Stretcher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Presented by Dr. Ashok Kumar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Patient Assessment and Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluate the patient&#8217;s medical condition.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish communication between the treating doctor, receiving doctor, and transporting doctor to understand the patient&#8217;s status, ongoing treatments, medical equipment requirements, oxygen needs, comfortable posture, and any special advisories.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Coordination with Logistics Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaborate with the logistics team to select an appropriate airline for the transport.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Completion of MEDIF Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain and complete the airline&#8217;s Medical Information Form (MEDIF), which requires the treating doctor&#8217;s signature and stamp.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashokarescue.com\/faqs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ashokarescue.com<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This form is essential for securing medical clearance from the airline.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Compilation of Required Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather the following documents:<br><br><ul><li>Medical history<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Casualty_lifting?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">en.wikipedia.org<br><\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Latest vital signs<br><br><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Recent investigation reports (blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ABG)<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit-to-fly certificate, duly signed and stamped by the treating doctor<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Receiving Hospital Permission and Ground Ambulance Arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure a permission letter from the receiving hospital.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange ground ambulance services at both the departure and arrival locations.<br><br><br><br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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Ventilator Settings (If Applicable)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the patient requires a ventilator, provide detailed ventilator settings and oxygen requirements to the airline.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Selection of Transport Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the appropriate mode of transport: commercial stretcher, business class, or air ambulance, based on the patient&#8217;s condition and airline policies.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Airline Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the MEDIF form, fit-to-fly certificate, and medical documents to the airline for approval.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Await confirmation from the airline regarding the arrangement of the stretcher, business class accommodations, medical assistance, and oxygen requirements.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9: Ground Ambulance Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that standard ground ambulance services are arranged at both the departure and arrival airports, including any transit airports if necessary.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10: Transit Medical Unit (If Required)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the patient requires medical supervision during transit, arrange for a transit medical unit in advance.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 11: High-Lift Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinate with the airline to arrange high-lift equipment at the departure, transit, and arrival airports to facilitate the transfer of the patient from the ambulance to the aircraft stretcher and vice versa.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 12: Ticket Booking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After receiving approval from the airline and medical team, proceed with booking the flight tickets based on seat availability.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain the Passenger Name Record (PNR) number from the airline.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 13: Arrival Time at Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that the patient arrives at the airport at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure to allow ample time for check-in and security procedures.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 14: Coordination with Airline Authorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinate with the airline&#8217;s airport authority manager to arrange for entry passes for the ground ambulance to access the airport tarmac area.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 15: Patient&#8217;s Medical Feed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that the patient&#8217;s ongoing medical feed (e.g., intravenous fluids, medications) is provided throughout the journey and is carried by the patient from the hospital.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 16: Ashoka Rescue Air Ambulance Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ashoka Rescue offers comprehensive logistics for seamless, safe, and professional medical evacuation with bed-to-bed services.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For inquiries or assistance, contact:<br><br><ul><li>Phone: +91 9810 364143<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email: ashokarescue@gmail.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 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