Air transfers during high-risk pregnancy - All you need to know
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and hope. But for some, it comes with heightened risks and challenges. These high-risk pregnancies require specialized care, which may often not be accessible locally. This is where air ambulances come into play, offering safe transportation to medical facilities that can provide the support you need, often in other countries.
In this blog, we’ll explore the vital role air ambulances play in transferring those with high-risk pregnancies, ensuring they receive timely and expert medical attention.
Understanding high-risk pregnancies
All pregnancies place mothers in a vulnerable state. As such they all bear a certain amount of risk. But, some pregnancies are riskier than others. Any medical complications that threaten the safety of the mother and fetus contribute to these high-risk pregnancies.
Factors that contribute to a high-risk pregnancy include:
- Pre-existing health conditions — Hypertension, diabetes, Cardiac conditions etc.
- Pregnancy-related health conditions such as gestational diabetes, birth defects in the fetus
- Lifestyle factors include smoking, exposure to toxins, alcohol abuse and so on.
- Age (being over 35 or under 17 when pregnant).
These factors can give rise to complications that may escalate during pregnancy. In such situations, the patient will require urgent medical care, which may demand a medical evacuation via air transfer.
Air Transfers for High-Risk Pregnancies
Bluedot assigns well-trained, experienced medical experts to ensure you a safe and comfortable journey through the skies.
You will be accompanied by a skilled obstetrician/gynecologist and a specialized intensive care flight nurse or paramedic trained in Advanced Life Support (ALS) to guarantee the best care you can get. In less critical scenarios, a Medical Escort service may be requested, allowing expectant mothers to be accompanied by a trained physician or nurse who can provide necessary medical care, as needed, during the journey.
Flight Stretcher Alternatives
When dedicated air ambulance flights are not opted for, FAA-approved stretcher setups on commercial flights provide a cost-effective alternative. This allows expectant mothers to travel with their families on regular flights, equipped with a complete air ambulance medical equipment and accompanied by experienced and rightly skilled medical crew. However, this option is subject to assessment and approval from Bluedot’s medical director and the availability of suitable commercial flights.
Advanced Medical Equipment
During the airborne mission, specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, comprehensive monitoring systems for vital signs including pulse, cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature are all installed on board. Essential medical devices such as defibrillators and infusion pumps are also available as needed, ensuring continuous monitoring and care for expectant mothers. Backup units for all critical equipment are also made available to be employed if situation calls.
From the medical assistance leader
Recognized as a trusted name by international embassies and government organizations, with over 5000 worldwide medical assists, Bluedot continues to deliver exceptional medical assistance and travel services. To know more, contact us at +91 97454 10000 (India) or +971 4256 6166 (UAE).
