Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport Services for Critical and Emergency Care Patients

Advanced Life Support (ALS) is a set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend beyond Basic Life Support (BLS). It is used to provide urgent treatment for cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other conditions. At Infina Health, we understand the urgency of medical transportation for patients in need of specialized care. Our ALS transport services provide the highest level of pre-hospital care, with a team of highly trained paramedics, nurses, and physicians, ensuring your loved ones are in safe hands every step of the way. Here are a few reasons why Infina Health stands out:

• We offer round-the-clock ALS transport services, ensuring help is always available when you need it.

• Our team consists of certified paramedics, critical care nurses, and physicians who are trained to provide advanced interventions during transport.

• Our ALS vehicles are equipped with the latest medical technology, including ventilators, defibrillators, ECG monitors, and infusion pumps.

• We provide medical care throughout the journey, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes during transport.

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ALS Vs BLS Transport: What is the Difference? 

Advanced Life Support transport and Basic Life Support transport are two primary levels of medical care provided during emergency situations. Both involve transportation, but they differ significantly in the level of medical care provided.

ALS transport involves the use of highly trained medical professionals, such as paramedics, who are equipped to provide advanced life-saving interventions. These interventions may include:

• Administering medications directly into the bloodstream.

• Using advanced techniques to maintain an open airway.

• Continuously monitoring the patient’s heart rhythm.

• Using a defibrillator to shock the heart and restore a normal rhythm.

• ALS transport is typically used for patients with critical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, or severe trauma.

BLS transport, on the other hand, involves the use of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who provide basic life support. While BLS providers are trained to handle a variety of medical emergencies, they can be used for both emergency and non-emergency medical situations. BLS interventions may include:

• Performing chest compressions and rescue breathing to maintain blood flow and oxygenation.

• Using simple techniques to keep the airway open.

• Treating minor wounds and controlling bleeding.

• Providing supplemental oxygen to improve breathing.

BLS transport is often used for patients with less severe conditions, such as fractures, minor burns, or respiratory distress.

What Equipment Do We Use in ALS Transport?

Key equipment that trained advanced cardiac life support professionals should have on hand in the case of a cardiac emergency include:

• Monitor/Defibrillator: A lightweight monitor/defibrillator offers optimal defibrillation and pacing for responding to cardiac emergencies. Key features support more advanced rescuers:

• CPR Dashboard: Detailed real-time display of CPR quality helps guide rescuers

• See-Thru CPR technology: Filters out CPR artifact to minimize pause time and increase chest compression fraction when performing CPR.

• Ventilator: Ventilators feature on-screen prompts that enable medics to quickly and easily initiate efficient oxygenation and treatment to patients.

Individuals Who Can Benefit from Our ALS Transport Services 

ALS transport services are essential for individuals who require medical assistance while traveling. Below are the key groups of people who can benefit from ALS transport services:

• Patients with chronic illnesses.

• Those requiring monitoring after surgery.

• Patients experiencing urgent medical conditions.

• Individuals requiring continuous monitoring.

• Patients with specialized equipment needs like those needing IV therapy or other medical devices.

• Caregivers and family members who need to transport loved ones safely.

• Healthcare professionals facilitating transportation for patients from hospitals or clinics.

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Types of ALS Transport Services We Provide 

Advanced Life Support ambulance services are designed to provide critical care for patients during transport, ensuring continuous medical intervention and monitoring. ALS transport is highly specialized and tailored to the patient’s needs. The key types of ALS transport services include:

1. Emergency ALS Transport

ALS emergency transport is the most urgent form of medical transport, used in life-threatening situations where immediate medical attention is required. This type of transport is often requested through emergency dispatch services, and it involves quick response times with continuous advanced medical care throughout the journey.

When is it used?

• Cardiac Emergencies: Heart attacks, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and other serious heart conditions.

• Stroke: Acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke requiring rapid transport to specialized care.

• Trauma: Severe injuries from accidents, falls, or violence that involve life-threatening conditions like brain injuries or hemorrhaging.

• Respiratory Failure: Severe difficulty breathing, including conditions like asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pulmonary edema.

• Severe Sepsis/Infection: Critical infections that can lead to sepsis and organ failure.

• Neurological Emergencies: Sudden onset of seizures, brain injuries, or other neurological crises.

Key Features:

• Immediate medical intervention upon arrival of the ALS team.

• Continuous monitoring and management of vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels).

• Administration of medications, oxygen therapy, and other life-saving interventions.

• Direct transport to the most appropriate emergency department or trauma center.

2. Non-Emergency ALS Transport

Non-emergency ALS transport is used for patients who require critical care but do not need immediate medical attention. This type of transport is often planned in advance, such as for patients needing to be moved between healthcare facilities or for scheduled medical procedures.

When is it used?

• Inter-Facility Transfers: Patients who need to be transferred from one medical facility to another, such as from a local hospital to a trauma center or specialized care facility.

• Post-Surgical Care: After a major surgery or procedure, patients may require ALS transport for monitoring during recovery.

• Chronic Medical Conditions: Transport of patients with ongoing conditions that require advanced medical care, such as severe heart disease, kidney failure, or cancer treatment.

• Specialized Medical Services: Transfer to a hospital or treatment center that provides specialized services not available at the current facility.

Key Features:

• Scheduled transport with medical staff and equipment onboard.

• Advanced medical interventions during transport, such as medication administration, respiratory support, and vital sign monitoring.

• Less urgent, but still critical transport to ensure patient safety and stability.

3. Inter-Facility ALS Transport

Inter-facility ALS transport is specifically designed for transferring patients between hospitals, specialized care centers, or clinics. This type of service ensures that patients continue to receive continuous, high-quality care when moving from one medical facility to another, especially when the receiving facility is equipped with higher-level care capabilities.

When is it used?

• Specialized Care Transfers: When a patient requires specialized treatment or a higher level of care available at another hospital (e.g., trauma centers, burn units, or cardiac care units).

• Critical Care Units: Moving patients from general hospital units to ICU (Intensive Care Unit) or a step-down unit that requires constant monitoring.

• Dialysis or Long-Term Treatment: Transferring patients requiring long-term care, such as dialysis or chemotherapy.

Key Features:

• Ongoing medical monitoring during the transfer.

• Coordination with receiving healthcare professionals to ensure smooth handoff and continued care.

• Typically used for non-urgent yet critical transfers that require specialized care.

4. Air ALS Transport

Air ALS transport involves the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft to transport critically ill patients. Air transport is ideal when distance is a factor, or when there is a need to bypass road traffic in emergency situations. This service is typically used for long-distance or time-sensitive medical transports.

When is it used?

• Long-Distance Transfers: When the destination hospital is located far away, and road transport would take too long.

• Time-Sensitive Emergencies: Critical conditions that require rapid transport, such as severe trauma, heart attacks, strokes, or organ transplants.

• Remote Locations: Transport from rural or remote areas where road access is limited or unavailable.

Key Features:

• Fast transport, often critical when time is a major factor in patient survival.

• Equipped with advanced medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, and life-saving medications.

• Air ambulances staffed with paramedics, nurses, and sometimes physicians with specialized training in pre-hospital emergency care.

5. Neonatal and Pediatric ALS Transport

Neonatal and pediatric ALS transport is specifically tailored for the transport of infants and children who require advanced medical care during transfer. These transports require specialized equipment and a medical team trained in pediatric or neonatal care.

When is it used?

• Premature or Ill Infants: Transporting neonates who are premature, critically ill, or who require advanced monitoring.

• Pediatric Trauma or Illness: Children who have suffered from serious injuries, such as fractures or head trauma, or who have acute medical conditions like respiratory failure or cardiac issues.

• Congenital Conditions: Infants with congenital abnormalities or serious conditions requiring specialist care or surgery at another facility.

Key Features:

• Specially designed ambulances equipped with pediatric and neonatal care equipment (e.g., incubators, pediatric ventilators).

• Trained pediatric paramedics, neonatal nurses, or doctors to handle complex pediatric cases.

• Ongoing care tailored specifically to children or newborns, including specialized medications, nutritional needs, and monitoring.

6. Critical Care ALS Transport

Critical care ALS transport is a high-acuity service for patients who require the highest level of care during transport. This service is often used for patients who are in a life-threatening condition and need constant, complex medical management throughout their journey.

When is it used?

• Severe Cardiac Events: Patients experiencing cardiac arrest, severe arrhythmias, or post-cardiac surgery requiring constant monitoring and medications.

• Respiratory Failure: Severe cases of respiratory distress requiring mechanical ventilation or other advanced respiratory support.

• Multi-System Organ Failure: Patients with multiple organs failing, needing close monitoring of various bodily systems.

• Trauma: Patients with severe trauma who are unstable and need continuous medical care, such as head injuries or spinal trauma.

Key Features:

• High-level interventions, including mechanical ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, and advanced life support medications.

• A specialized medical team, including critical care physicians, paramedics, and nurses.

• Continuous vital sign monitoring and immediate intervention if necessary.

How Our ALS Transportation Booking Process Works

Booking ALS transportation services is a straightforward process that can provide peace of mind for individuals who require medical assistance during their travels. Here is a step-by-step process to book our ALS transport service:

Step 1: Initial Contact

The first step in our ALS transport process is to contact us. Whether it’s through our emergency hotline or online booking system, you can reach us at any time of day or night. Our team will quickly assess the situation and begin coordinating the necessary transport.

Step 2: Assessment & Coordination

Once your call is received, our medical team will gather information about the patient’s condition. We will coordinate with local healthcare facilities, including hospitals or clinics, to ensure the patient is receiving appropriate care during transport.

Step 3: Transport

Our ALS team will arrive with all necessary medical equipment and staff to begin transport. We prioritize patient comfort and safety while continuously monitoring vital signs and administering any necessary treatments.

Step 4: Arrival and Handoff

Once we arrive at the designated medical facility, we ensure a seamless handoff to the receiving medical team. We provide them with a comprehensive report, including all details about the patient’s condition and treatments provided during transport.

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