Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Medevac shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Medevac offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Medevac at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Medevac? Wrong! If the Medevac is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Medevac then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Medevac? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Medevac and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Medevac wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Medevac then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Medevac site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Medevac, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Medevac, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
MedEvac - Flying Hospital, German Air Force Civil Medevac helicopter on standby at Ottawa International AirportA
MEDEVAC is an abbreviation for "medical patient evacuation."
The term MEDEVAC is usually applied to a
vehicle,
fixed-wing aircraft, or
helicopter used as an
ambulance (sometimes called an "air ambulance"). This permits the rapid transport of seriously injured persons, particularly Physical trauma patients, from the scene of the accident to the hospital. News accounts of such transportation often use the terms 'airlifted' or 'LifeFlighted', although MEDEVAC is a common term used by civilians as well. Most patients transported by MEDEVAC are taken to a specialized hospital known as a trauma center. MEDEVAC can be misconstrued, as it may not clarify as to whether ground or air assets are being utilized, and therefore it is best to make it clear during planning and communication.
The technique has its roots in the establishment of the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, which was established in 1928 to bring doctors to patients and patients to hospitals from the remote outback. Inevitably, the immense
military potential of the practice was realized with the development of the helicopter. The
U.S. Army pioneered this lifesaving technique during the Korean War. They established semi-permanent field hospitals immediately behind the front lines, which allowed wounded soldiers to receive complete medical treatment after only a short helicopter flight. This military tactic was popularized in the
1970s TV series M*A*S*H (TV series).
in Kandahar, Afghanistan,
2003 Windshield displaying MEDEVAC reporting procedures while on patrol in
IraqIn modern American military terminology, MEDEVAC is often differentiated from Casualty Evacuation,
CASEVAC. In this context, MEDEVAC refers to the moving of a patient either from the point of injury, or a casualty collection point, to a medical facility or between the different levels of care with en route medical care whereas CASEVAC has limited or no en route care and medical equipment. CASEVAC is heavily utilized by the US Marine Corps and manned by US Navy Hospital Corpsman. The CASEVAC Helicopters are combat aircraft and will, as needed, land in 'hot zones' that MEDEVAC helicopters may not, due to hostile fire. Accordingly MEDEVAC aircraft are normally modified aircraft with lifesaving equipment on board as well as trained medical personnel as part of the aircrew. The aircraft are marked with the Red Cross/Crescent, and as such, covered by the Geneva Convention, thereby allowing the aircrew to only carry personal weapons. In the US Military, the MEDEVAC mission is performed primarily by the US Army.
In Australian military terminology, a MEDEVAC refers to the evacuation of an entire section for medical reasons while a CASEVAC refers to the evacuation of a small number of troops, usually just one.
The phrase 'Aeromedical evacuation' or AEROVAC is also used to refer to transportation of medical cases from one medical facility to another with a higher level of care, a particular skill set or in the case of combat to a safer environment, with the capability for sophisticated en route care (ventilators, etc). In the US Military, this is done primarily by the US Air Force to move patients out of the Combat Theater aboard fixed wing aircraft.
The First Civilian MEDEVAC in the United States was performed by the
Maryland State Police Aviation Command in the late 1970's, a service they continue to offer today.
Private MEDEVACs are also frequently used to air-lift seriously ill or injured travelers out of countries with inadequate or non-existent medical facilities.
See also
- Association of Air Medical Services
- Air Ambulance
- CASEVAC
- Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society
- Medivac (TV series), an Australian television series
- International SOS, Provider of air ambulance evacuation & repatriation services
MedEvac - Flying Hospital, German Air Force Civil Medevac helicopter on standby at Ottawa International AirportA
MEDEVAC is an abbreviation for "medical patient evacuation."
The term MEDEVAC is usually applied to a
vehicle,
fixed-wing aircraft, or helicopter used as an ambulance (sometimes called an "air ambulance"). This permits the rapid transport of seriously injured persons, particularly Physical trauma patients, from the scene of the accident to the hospital. News accounts of such transportation often use the terms 'airlifted' or 'LifeFlighted', although MEDEVAC is a common term used by civilians as well. Most patients transported by MEDEVAC are taken to a specialized hospital known as a
trauma center. MEDEVAC can be misconstrued, as it may not clarify as to whether ground or air assets are being utilized, and therefore it is best to make it clear during planning and communication.
The technique has its roots in the establishment of the Australian
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, which was established in 1928 to bring doctors to patients and patients to hospitals from the remote outback. Inevitably, the immense military potential of the practice was realized with the development of the
helicopter. The U.S. Army pioneered this lifesaving technique during the
Korean War. They established semi-permanent field hospitals immediately behind the front lines, which allowed wounded soldiers to receive complete medical treatment after only a short helicopter flight. This military tactic was popularized in the 1970s TV series
M*A*S*H (TV series).
in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2003 Windshield displaying MEDEVAC reporting procedures while on patrol in Iraq
In modern American military terminology, MEDEVAC is often differentiated from Casualty Evacuation, CASEVAC. In this context, MEDEVAC refers to the moving of a patient either from the point of injury, or a casualty collection point, to a medical facility or between the different levels of care with en route medical care whereas CASEVAC has limited or no en route care and medical equipment. CASEVAC is heavily utilized by the US Marine Corps and manned by US Navy Hospital Corpsman. The CASEVAC Helicopters are combat aircraft and will, as needed, land in 'hot zones' that MEDEVAC helicopters may not, due to hostile fire. Accordingly MEDEVAC aircraft are normally modified aircraft with lifesaving equipment on board as well as trained medical personnel as part of the aircrew. The aircraft are marked with the Red Cross/Crescent, and as such, covered by the Geneva Convention, thereby allowing the aircrew to only carry personal weapons. In the US Military, the MEDEVAC mission is performed primarily by the US Army.
In Australian military terminology, a MEDEVAC refers to the evacuation of an entire section for medical reasons while a CASEVAC refers to the evacuation of a small number of troops, usually just one.
The phrase 'Aeromedical evacuation' or AEROVAC is also used to refer to transportation of medical cases from one medical facility to another with a higher level of care, a particular skill set or in the case of combat to a safer environment, with the capability for sophisticated en route care (ventilators, etc). In the US Military, this is done primarily by the US Air Force to move patients out of the Combat Theater aboard fixed wing aircraft.
The First Civilian MEDEVAC in the
United States was performed by the
Maryland State Police Aviation Command in the late 1970's, a service they continue to offer today.
Private MEDEVACs are also frequently used to air-lift seriously ill or injured travelers out of countries with inadequate or non-existent medical facilities.
See also
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