Ehlers-Danlos Air Medical: Compassionate Care for Every Mile
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of connective tissue disorders that are often inherited and impact the body in various ways. Symptoms include joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and fragile tissue, affecting 1 in 2,500 to 1 in 5,000 people in the United States.
At Acute Air, we specialize in transporting EDS patients with the utmost care and precision. With extensive experience in managing Ehlers-Danlos air medical transport, our team ensures that every step of the journey prioritizes comfort, safety, and customized care.
How Acute Air Supports EDS Patients:
1. Prioritizing Comfort
Our mission is to make every journey as comfortable as possible for EDS patients. Acute Air excels in bedside-to-bedside transport, working closely with the patient’s primary care provider to ensure every need is met onboard.
Enhanced Seating: Extra memory foam padding and personalized positioning help reduce discomfort.
Customized Meal Plans: Recognizing the potential for food sensitivities, we prepare safe and tailored meal options.
Every detail is thoughtfully addressed to ease the journey for patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
2. Exceptional Communication
At Acute Air, we listen to our patients and understand their unique needs. Our compassionate team provides emotional support, ensuring patients feel cared for before, during, and after the flight.
Patient-Centric Approach: We treat every patient like family.
Thorough Coordination: We ensure all medical and logistical arrangements are in place, minimizing stress for patients and their families.
3. Advanced Medical Care
Our team is fully trained in managing EDS-specific challenges. Each flight is staffed with certified professionals who ensure the patient’s health and safety throughout the journey.
IV and PICC Line Management: We administer IV fluids or use PICC lines if needed.
Allergy Awareness: Medications are carefully selected to avoid any known allergens.
Full Medical Monitoring: Patients’ vital signs are constantly monitored, and detailed charts are maintained for continuity of care.
Our multilingual team can also coordinate with specialists, schedule appointments, and manage medical records to ensure seamless care.
4. State-of-the-Art Aircraft
Acute Air operates fully equipped aircraft designed to cater to the needs of EDS patients.
Smooth Flights: Planes fly at lower altitudes to reduce turbulence and ensure a gentler ride.
Critical Equipment: Our aircraft include advanced medical tools to handle any in-flight needs.
Why Choose Acute Air for Ehlers-Danlos Air Medical Transport?
Experience: Decades of expertise in medical air transport.
Global Reach: Transport services available nationwide and internationally.
Personalized Care: Customized solutions for every patient’s unique needs
