MEDICAL AIR TRANSPORT FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Air Ambulance Services for Brain Injuries
When you or someone you know has a brain injury, receiving medical attention is critical to saving lives. If you choose to use air transport to a hospital or medical facility, here's our guide to receiving medical flights with a brain injury.
If you need transportation assistance for a patient with a brain injury, REVA can help. Medical air transport is an efficient way to get patients to facilities to receive proper treatment fast. REVA makes requesting a medical air flight simple. A case manager, caregiver or patient can contact REVA to schedule a flight. Whoever contacts us for a flight will provide one of our flight case managers with the necessary information to ensure a safe flight for the patient.
When we receive the request, we'll need to know where the patient is and where they need to go, if a physician or doctor requested the transport and other essential information.
CALL
Contact REVA and request a n air ambulance.
CONFIRM
REVA confirms details and condition of the patient. REVA will coordinate all aspects of the transport.
COMPLETE
Patient is tended to and arrives safely to their final destination.
PATIENT CARE
Flying with REVA ensures you'll receive the proper medical treatment on your way to the hospital. We have 250 medical professionals dedicated to keeping clients safe and comfortable while flying. Our medical professionals are registered nurses, doctors, registered respiratory therapists and critical-care paramedics. They have all the proper training and experience necessary for trustworthy care. Every professional continues ongoing training through their career with REVA to stay up to date with the latest medical techniques and equipment.
Our medical teams care deeply about helping others, so you'll receive the best care every time you fly with us. After discussing your situation with one of our flight case managers, they'll ensure your flight is unique and customized to your situation. Before we take off, our medical team will ensure that you feel comfortable, safe and have the accommodations meet your needs. You'll be in the best care with REVA.
EXPERIENCE
Our medical professionals collectively have accumulated thousands of hours of experience in air-ambulance transport, critical care and emergency room response.
PROFESSIONALS
REVA’s medical team is staffed by highly qualified specialists in emergency care, including flight doctors, registered nurses, critical-care paramedics and registered respiratory therapists.
CERTIFICATIONS
Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Department Basic and Pediatric Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, Prehospital Trauma Life Support
“It is the sacred responsibility of every REVA medical professional to provide the finest care to our clients.”
DAVID A. FARCY
David A, Farcy is one of the preeminent physicians in the highly specialized field of emergency care and critical-care medicine. Dr. Farcy, who joined REVA as its medical director in 2015, is the senior editor of Critical Care Emergency Medicine, which means he has literally written the book on emergency-care.
HIGHER STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
REVA’s medical staff has the knowledge and expertise to provide excellent care to every client.
BEST OF THE BEST
REVA Medical Director Dr. David A. Farcy is a distinguished physician has been recognized internationally for his contributions to the field.
ONGOING AND INTENSIVE TRAINING
REVA requires its medical staff to take part in regularly scheduled training. REVA requires training and education that is ongoing on a daily basis and intensive in its approach.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT REVA
Award-winning medical and aviation team
Largest air ambulance fleet in the world
Global coverage - we can get to you and get you home from anywhere in the world
Patient Advocacy - minimizing out-of-pocket costs for you
A network of well-traveled clinicians stationed across the globe
30 years of transporting patients
WHAT TO EXPECT
REVA handles every step in the flight-booking process. We'll coordinate with insurance, our medical and aviation teams and your doctor to ensure you receive the best care from the beginning of your journey to the end. Our team can keep everyone informed about the patient's condition and travel time, thanks to our efficient and advanced communications center, "The ROC." Our hub is available 24 hours a day to answer questions, organize flights and provide solid communication between parties.
Once a client is on our aircraft, they'll experience exceptional care from our medical team. We have 16 aircraft with the latest industry technology to keep clients stable and safe in transit to the hospital. We have the training, preparation and experience needed to handle neurological injuries.
SIGNS OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Traumatic brain injuries are usually consequences of violent blows to the head or body. Whether you receive a concussion from playing sports or an object, like a bullet, goes through brain tissue, you end up with a traumatic brain injury. If you experience a blow to the head, some signs and symptoms of brain injuries can take weeks or months to appear. Whether you have a mild or more severe brain injury, here are some common signs and symptoms to look out for:
- Frequent headaches
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Slurred speech
- Feeling disoriented
- Different sleep behavior
- Seizures
- Memory issues
If you suspect that you're experiencing these symptoms, make sure you seek medical attention as soon as possible. REVA can help you get to a medical facility quickly to receive treatment for your traumatic brain injury.
STEVE WILLIAMS
Steve Williams is an on old hand, with more than 30 years’ experience in emergency medicine. In other words, he’s seen it before, he’s done it before. He also currently holds the position of Team Commander of the FIU FAST Team, which is a disaster recovery team, and Deputy Team Commander for the federal government’s Trauma & Critical Care Team South.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
REVA has you covered when it's time to discuss insurance policies. We can handle the entire insurance process for you by determining the benefits your insurance covers, preparing the necessary documents and handling the paperwork outcome. Our team will make sure your approval gets expedited and we'll appeal denials. With us managing the paperwork, you'll receive the maximum benefits you're entitled to while receiving proper medical care.
You can count on REVA for medical air transport for neurological brain injuries. When you are ready to book a flight, you can request a free air-ambulance quote today!
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