Understanding Medical Evacuation
In crisis or conflict situations, medical evacuation is crucial for saving lives and providing timely care. Two distinct procedures, CASEVAC (Casualty Evacuation) and MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation) are...
View ArticleNeed Of IABP
Patients battling severe heart conditions that demand intensive medical attention may require the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP). While local hospitals may provide essential care, transferring the...
View ArticleFlying with Fractures
Broken bones or fractures may need specialized treatment abroad, or when accidents happen in a foreign country far from one’s homeland. In cases of traumatic injuries such as multiple fractures,...
View ArticleCase Studies – Flying with Fracture
Flying after an accident involving bone fractures needs careful consideration. Read below about two international medical repatriation missions undertaken by Bluedot, shedding light on the essential...
View ArticleMedical Repatriation on a cruise
Planning to go on a cruise this vacation? Looking forward to enjoying the sunkissed decks, delightful gourmet meals, comfortable cabins, and a crew that treats you with utmost care. With the...
View ArticleFlying Home with Pneumonia
Pneumonia, the inflammation of lung tissue that can affect one or both lungs, is a serious health concern worldwide. Its symptoms are persistent cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and breathing...
View ArticleNeonatal and Paediatric Transfers
Sick children and infants need highly specialised care if they have to be transferred via flights back to their home countries, or to hospitals in foreign countries, for medical treatment. With our...
View ArticleAir Travel for Dialysis Patients
Dialysis is a crucial medical procedure that replicates the kidney’s functions by removing waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream, maintaining electrolyte balance, and regulating fluid levels....
View ArticleLife-Sustaining Equipment on Air Ambulances
Air ambulances serve as critical lifelines in the world of medical transport, offering rapid and specialized care to patients in need. These flying intensive care units are equipped with a range of...
View ArticleUAE to China on Flight Stretcher: Mission Stories
Mission Summary A 67-year-old Chinese national suffered respiratory failure while transiting from the USA to Beijing via Abu Dhabi. After extended treatment in the UAE, the patient, mechanically...
View ArticleMaking Air Travel Easy for Elders Traveling Alone
Traveling alone by air can be daunting for your elderly family members, especially if they’re unwell. With our expertise in medical air transfer services, Bluedot now launches Travel Companion –...
View ArticleDubai to Bangkok: Urgent Lung Cancer Case Transfer
Bluedot recently necessitated the urgent transfer of an 89 year-old from Dubai to Bangkok. The person diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, septic shock, acute kidney injury, and spinal cord...
View ArticleAir Ambulance for Maternal Care
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...
View ArticleA Critical Care Mission – Middle East to Europe
In the world of air ambulance services, every mission carries unique challenges that test our expertise and dedication. Recently, we undertook a mission that required both technical skill and...
View ArticleLife-saving transfer of a critically ill 5-year-old
A 5-year-old Emirati girl was recently diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and presented with decompensating heart failure. Despite prompt initiation of medical management, the patient’s condition...
View ArticleGeorgia to India: lifesaving transfer of 8-year-old
As a flight physician, we often find ourselves stretching our capabilities, especially when dealing with critically ill paediatric patients. Our most recent mission involved an 8-year-old boy with...
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