Air Ambulance Service: Factors to Consider on Choosing One

Written by iManila Dev on February 19, 2018. Posted in News and Updates

Traffic and outdated transportation vehicles are some of the reasons why off-the-ground medical operations are much more efficient. Consequently, you have to plan ahead. Most of all, you must choose the best air ambulance service when these times occur.

Here are the key factors that you need to consider when choosing an air ambulance service:

1. Credibility of the Air Ambulance Service

You have to remember that not all air ambulance services are the same. Other service providers do not have the proper certifications (CAAP, CAB) to perform medical and off the ground operations. Also, it is ideal that you take these in mind before choosing your air ambulance service.

Furthermore, safety is an important factor in choosing an air ambulance service. You must take in mind the past operations of the service provider that you choose. Do a background check if their operations were successful.

2. State-of-the-Art Equipment

Air ambulance services should have the right medical and air transport equipment. Therefore, some of the important medical instruments that you need for an air ambulance provider are the following:

• Parapac 310+
• Defibrillator
• Digital Ventilator

Medical emergencies can happen on any given day. It is highly suggested that you check your air ambulance provider if they have alert tools and warning systems. Most of all, these are the relevant tools when sudden emergencies happen.

3. Trained Personnel

Lastly, the personnel is the most important factor for every air ambulance services. Their flight crew and staff should have training and should be adept at flight devices. Make sure that their ground support has an experience and knowledge about medical emergencies. They will be the ones who will provide aid to those patients that need to be transported to hospitals that do not have landing zones.

These factors make air ambulance services credible and trustworthy. It makes medical emergencies to be best conducted by air transport services like Airgurus. Airgurus is the only full-time air ambulance company in the Philippines that own and operates their own aircraft. Our aircraft is provided with the state of the art equipment that can cater to a wide variety of emergency cases at any given time.

We are certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to conduct aerial operations. Our trained personnel has conducted numerous emergency situations. AirGurus ensures the quality of our work!

You may contact us at +6322749758 and +639178857911 and we assure you that we will be there for your emergency situations.

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Search and Rescue: A Hero from the Sky

Written by iManila Dev on February 1, 2018. Posted in News and Updates

In reality, true heroes do not really wear capes. People have this notion that heroes can only be found in films or comic books. Yet, true heroes are found in hospitals, on the road, or in the sky during the brink of natural disasters. Capes do not make them fly nor define them but a touch of a badge, a uniform, and an air transport do. They are the search and rescue heroes that you need,  may it be on the ground or off the ground.

Natural Disasters

It is hard to predict when is the next devastating natural disaster will occur. It is still hard to calculate how a particular disaster will hit and affect the people even with a variety of monitoring tools. Hence, the establishment of the different search and rescue teams. These teams can provide aid and assistance 24/7 to those people in need during unforeseen natural disasters. They can cover on the ground and off the ground operations such as medical evacuation, delivery of medical and food supplies, and search and rescue operations.

S.O.S

S.O.S is an international code which can be associated with people who are in distress and are in imminent danger. Regardless of its function, S.O.S can be attributed as a sign of needing an assistance and help.  There are various signals like flashing of lights, whistle, and a flare gun. These are all instrumental especially for aerial search and rescue team. All of these tools can help them determine the location of those who are in need of help or in danger.

During these times of danger, Helicopter Search and Rescue service is your top choice on providing aid and help to those in need. Airgurus Ltd. Co. can help you with that! We have an established 24/7 fully equipped SAR team.  Our Airgurus Bell 206-L3 helicopter can provide emergency evacuation, medical assistance, aerial mapping, and delivery of medical supplies. It is the only helicopter in the country to have a little kit or double deck stretcher.

Contact us now and we can assure you that our extensive experience together with our latest technology and aircraft can help you with your search and rescue operations.

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