by rauldl mendoza - baptist health south florida...vietnam conflicts to the present when air medical...
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l dBy Raul Mendoza
The history of air ambulance ydates back to unsophisticated balloon transports of injured soldiers during the Crimeansoldiers during the Crimean War in the 19th century, through the early years of aviation the Korean andaviation, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts to the present when air medical transport is virtually everywhere in the world. Rotor-wing services take gpatients from rural and remote environments. Fixed-wing services provide speedwing services provide speed and International capability.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FIXED WINGFIXED WING
With the significant increase in international travelthe fixed wing air ambulance industry has grown g y gconsiderably in the past 25 years.
These travelers not only impact the economies of the different destinations the isit The also ha e open new different destinations the visit. They also have open new ways for businesses.
The destinations are in constant change and vary g ydepending on several factors such as economy, security and overall perception.
KEY KEY AIRCRAFT
These vary from small turboprops and
COMPONENTSCOMPONENTS light and medium jets. STAFF AND EQUIPMENT
Staff consist of dispatchers, Pilots, physicians, Nurses, Paramedics and Sales personnel.
CLIENT BASEClients vary from Travel and Primary
Insurance to physician and hospital referrals.
LIABILITY INSURANCEThis is a must for both aircraft and
medical personnel. p CERTIFICATIONS
CAAMTS, EURAMI
CHALLENGESCHALLENGESCHALLENGESCHALLENGES
INCREASE OF TRAVEL TO UNDEVELOPED REGIONS
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONLOCATION
SECURING PAYMENT HOSPITAL ADMISSION HOSPITAL ADMISSION LIABILITIES
AboutAbout usus
Medical Logistics Management INC (MLM) offers a groundbreaking and practical method to expedite any air ambulance need. With MLM, clients have immediate access to a certified air and ground medical access to a certified air and ground medical transportation network that focuses on the Western Hemisphere. Having operating bases in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America, , allows MLM to respond to any emergent situation with patient care, time, emergent situation with patient care, time, and cost containment as priorities.
With over 15 years of experience, we assist entities and implement the best plan of action for their travelers employees and action for their travelers, employees, and family members throughout Latin America.
We allocate all our resources - people, facilities, systems, and communications -through a fully integrated support through a fully integrated support infrastructure.
North AmericaNorth America
Based in San San Diego, Diego, CA. And CA. And CancunCancun, , MexicoMexico..O G h l Our Geographical position gives us an unmatched response time to Far East, N th A i North America, Mexico and Caribbean.
Medically dedicatedM di d L Medium and Long range aircraft, withmedical staffavailable 24 hrs a day 7 days a weekday 7 days a week.
Rapid Access toCuba.
Based in San José, Costa RicaSan José, Costa Rica.JJ Our Geographical position gives
us an unmatched response time to Central South America and to Central, South America and the Caribbean.
Medically dedicated Fixed and t i i ft ith di l rotor wing aircraft, with medical
staff available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.
North America backup withAeromedevac IncAeromedevac Inc.
All medical teams are certified in theircountries of origin.
They consist of any They consist of anycombination of: General Physicians Specialists EMT-P’s
CCRN’s CCRN s Respiratory
Therapists
Air Ambulance• 24 hours 7 days a week 365 days a year24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.•Each flight crew consists of a Doctor, EMT or RN/RT depending on each case.
Contingency Planningg y g•Because healthcare in much of Latin America is either poor or nonexistent,
MLM provides detailed plans including with an ability to deploy our own resources to the exact location of your emergency.
d l l lMedical Escorts on commerical airliners•We have the ability to arrange stretchers on commercial airliners on selected
airlines and routes, in which we provide a Nurse or MD depending on patientsneeds.
Specialty Care teams•Prepared to provide ground, helicopter and fixed wing transports for patients
with special needs for adult, pediatric and neonatal cases.
All transports are Each of our bases All ourpcoordinated byour Bilingual
CommunicationsC t
has staff on call24hrs a day 7 days a week.
specialized staffworks together
as a team in order to provideCenter. order to providethe best possible
service .