When would an air ambulance be used?

Using a helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather situations, London’s Air Ambulance brings the hospital to the patient when time is critical.

How do you call an air ambulance?

The best way to get in touch is to call our Supporter Care number: 0203 023 3319 or to email: [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

What are some disadvantages to using air medical transport?

The common disadvantages are an increased cost which depends on many factors such as staffing, type of aircraft, and distance of transport. The cost of operating air medical transport is also very high because the aircraft itself can cost several million dollars, and the maintenance is very strictly regulated.

How much is it to be airlifted to a hospital?

Understandably, an emergency air lift can be quite expensive. The National Associate of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) estimates that it costs between $12,000 and $25,000 for an average 52-mile flight.

Should you wait for an ambulance or drive?

Should you drive to the closest emergency room or call 911? The answer: Call 911. Even if the closest emergency room is just a few minutes away, still call. Why: Because with a heart attack, those first few minutes matter, says the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Can I call ambulance for stomach pain?

If your stomach feels hard and you have stomach pain, you may have an urgent medical issue. It could be caused by appendicitis, a bowel obstruction, or a bowel perforation. Get help right away. Call for an ambulance or have someone drive you to the emergency room.

What are 5 emergency situations?

Here are some of the most common medical emergencies that people experience:

• Bleeding.
• Breathing difficulties.
• Someone collapses.
• Fit and/or epileptic seizure.
• Severe pain.
• Heart attack.
• A stroke.

Why is the air ambulance circling?

🔊 Sound on If you see London’s Air Ambulance helicopter circling above with sirens on like this 👇 it means our crew are trying to find a safe landing site, as close to a critically injured patient as possible.