MedJet Assistance Medical Evacuation
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Aircraft and Medical Specifications
Aircraft operated by MedjetAssist authorized affiliates are fitted with state-of-the-art
medical equipment and are able to operate as flying intensive-care units. All
aircraft have the capability of accommodating one critical patient and family
member along with a three or four person medical team. Many of the aircraft
have the ability for two patient configurations as well. MedjetAssist also has
several authorized affiliates that have the capability for international mass-casualty
medical evacuations.
Among the specially trained and experienced MedjetAssist medical staff are
physicians, nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists trained in advanced
cardiac and trauma life support, emergency and critical care medicine, as well
as pediatric and neonatal care.
MedjetAssist requires all authorized medical aircraft to be twin engine
with a minimum of two pilots specially trained and certified for the specific
aircraft sthey are flying. Medical teams must be specially trained in the care
of critically ill or injured patients at altitude, with experience in both short-
and long-range air medical transport missions. All authorized affiliates must
comply annually with MedjetAssist standards with regard to liability insurance
limits, as well as pilot and medical crew training.
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