What Factors Determine The Cost Of Air Ambulance?

Posted by admin on Apr 3, 2012 in Health | 0 comments

In case of emergencies when you find that road ambulances are not of much of help, you must consider using the service of air ambulance. Surely, this service comes for a price. Wondering what factors determine the cost of, read below:

1. The aircraft type also determines the cost of the air ambulance. Before you decide on the type of air craft to be hired, keep the travel distance in mind. Also the medical conditions of the patient need to be taken care off.

2. The number and experience of the medical escorts also determine the cost of the air ambulance. If the patient is critical and there is a need of two experienced medical escorts the cost of the air medical transport is high in comparison to where one medical escort is needed.

3. Medical equipments present on the air ambulance also affect the cost. If there are high-tech medical equipments and machines available in the ambulance, the cost is bound to be high.

4. If the air ambulance provides bedside service that is, the transportation charge on ground, the service charges are bound to be high.

So, next time you book the air ambulance, don’t forget to check on the following points. If possible negotiate the price too.