Finding the proper means of travel for anyone who wants to travel for medical reasons is usually important. Emergency Response Africa is a trusted healthcare company offering solutions like long distance medical transport services within Lagos and Nigeria. In simple terms, we will highlight the benefits, the different types of vehicles used, and the expertise provided by caregivers.
Long-distance Medical Transportation Services
Long-distance medical transportation helps your family or loved ones travel safely across states to get medical attention, whether at a rehabilitation centre or when the patient is switching to another hospital for care.
Sometimes, the patients are stable but, due to the illness, can not travel through the regular means and will opt for a long-distance medical transportation service which usually has oxygen facilities and ensures ease and comfort of the patient.
Additionally, some people must travel long distances and can do so via their vehicles but need additional medical support. Medical escorts can make a difference in saving lives in due time for those in need.
Who Needs Long-distance Medical Transportation Services?
For instance, a patient may live in Epe, Lagos, but need to see a specialist on the mainland in Ikeja. The drive may be too long and stressful for the patient to drive, so we offer an alternative means of transportation – long-distance medical transport services.
Another illustration can be an older adult with chronic illness who needs urgent attention and hence needs to be transferred from Lagos to National Hospital Abuja where there are more specialists to handle such cases, but driving with a local commercial driver can even make the case become fatal and commercial flight comes with lots of costs the best option will be to go for long distance medical transport services.
Emergency Response Africa (ERA) works with clients with various medical conditions, and the reasons for needing assistance differ. However, some of the most common reasons clients need long-distance medical transport services include the following.
- Older people relocate to a new location, home or country
- Assist people living with disabilities who are going on a break or vacation with their loved ones.
- Patients who are diagnosed with dementia have difficulty travelling long distances alone.
- Patients with broken bones
- Those who are tied to a condition that makes them use a wheelchair
At ERA, we work closely with you to plan the travel process, ensuring it is efficient and accommodating for all involved. We are engaged in the entire journey, providing transport to and from various locations, and our vehicles are equipped with tracking devices for added safety and peace of mind.
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Benefits Of Long-distance Medical Transport
Long-distance medical transport is relatively cheap compared to air ambulance service, although the trip can take a few hours.
Hence, we advise this kind of transport for patients already receiving basic life support treatment, need to be transported lying down on a stretcher, and need some form of monitoring from a medical expert during the trip.
Choosing a long-distance medical transport provides the patient with full assistance from the start of the journey to the end, with two drivers, qualified nurses, paramedics, and a family member following.
In addition, the medical transport service provider usually installs tracking devices in the vehicles for you to follow through on the safety of your loved ones. ERA offers this as an alternative to expensive emergency medical transport in Nigeria.
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Our Long-distance Medical Transport Vehicles
Different kinds of vehicles are used to transport patients in emergency or non-emergency cases, and it is all dependent on how severe the case is. Some may require complete medical equipment like ambulances, while others are wheelchair vans or medical shuttle buses.
We at ERA currently use a fleet of the best sprinter vans for all passenger transport over 200 miles. They are large enough to stand up and walk around if necessary. Each transport has a stretcher with an 8” memory foam mattress for patient comfort and a bed or recliner for a family member.
- Travels non-stop (except for fuel stops) through the night
- Two professionally licensed and experienced drivers per transport
- On-board licensed Nurse/Paramedic for each trip
- Oxygen Tanks for high-use patients or backup to concentrator
- Oxygen Concentrator
- Portable Oxygen for use outside the transport vehicle
- AC/DC Inverter
- Cell phone available for family communications
- Maintenance Monitoring 24 hours per day
Visit our website to learn how ERA can help your long-distance medical transport challenges and ensure a safe, easy and stress-free journey for your loved ones
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What medical conditions are suitable for long-distance medical transportation?
Depending on the health condition, however, issues like stroke, cancer, dementia, heart attack, stroke recovery and mobility issues can be used. It is not advised for patients using ventilators.
2. Do family members come along on long-distance medical transport?
Positively, the ambulance or medical transport vehicle can carry a family member alongside the paramedics and professional nurse to provide emotional support and care. Having a family member present can improve the patient’s comfort and well-being during the journey. However, depending on the case, that determines the kind of vehicle that will be brought.
3. How much does long-distance medical transport cost?
Cost is determined by the kind of transport requested, the case’s urgency and the patient’s medical condition. Other elements that can influence the price might be extra escorts like police. To reduce out-of-pocket expenses, you should consider enrolling with a health insurance company.
4. How am I sure of comfort during long-distance medical transportation?
Our vehicles are designed for comfort and spaciousness, with quality beds for patient rest. Our team of qualified health workers and professionals are dedicated to meeting all patient needs, ensuring a secure and comfortable journey.
5. How do I prepare for long-distance medical transport?
For long distance travel, you will need to consult your health counsellor so that they can guide you through their checklist for medical stability. It helps to avoid complications that would have been prevented and the clients’ safety.
