A true story...

Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, even when you are celebrating a nice vacation in a hot tropical beach resort. This is exactly what happened to John during his vacation in Mexico. Having fun at night with friends, after been drinking beers and beers John and his friends decided to go back to the hotel. They had enjoyed a terrific night at one of the local disco´s and found it was time to get back to the hotel for a good night sleep.

Fate however decided differently. In a jolly mood the friends took the decision to jump in the hotel swimming pool just before going to bed. As we all know it is forbidden to use the pool at night but as there was no hotel staff around they thought it´d be fun. It would be just one jump after all! A great way to end the night they thought. John, who was seriously drunk at that time was definitely in for a quick refreshing jump. Making jokes and taking off his shirt the idea was to run and jump into the pool. However just before he wanted to jump he slipped and banged his head onto the side of the pool. It was an enormous smack. With blood pouring into the pool it was clear it had seriously gone wrong.

The friends had to drag John out of the pool and as he was unconscious the friends feared for the worst. Hotel medical staff was alarmed and it was clear John had to be transported by helicopter to the nearest hospital. Due to the distance and possible severity of the injury transport by ground ambulance was no option. Time was not on their hand.

As you can imagine John´s friends were hysterical but as soon as the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance staff arrived they were calmed down. If there is one thing you need when an accident takes place is somebody offering calm, relaxed conversation and re-assurance and that is exactly what the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance staff offered John`s friends.

John was flown to the nearest hospital and treated according to his injury. A head injury was diagnosed but luckily John was capable to recover a 100% over time. He was lucky to say the least. Pool accidents happen quite too often with devastating results such as brain damage or being paralyzed. The speedy response from both the Hotel staff and air ambulance service were vital in saving John´s life and both John and friends were ever so grateful to the hotel staff, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance service and the superb hospital staff that received John.

This story just shows that an accident can happen anywhere and at any time of day or night. Take appropriate measurements when going on vacation and be prepared for the worst; even though the chances of accidents are extremely low.

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance – 877 704 8396

Neonatal Incubator Transport

Scottsdale, Arizona - For several years, the repatriation or air ambulance transport of a newborn baby to a tertiary care facility has been one of Jet Rescue Air Ambulance´s specialties. These delicate and precious patients are flown under the care of its own neonatal and pediatric intensive care specialists. Neonatal air ambulance missions at Jet Rescue Air Ambulance always include a neonatologist as well as 2 Critical Care Neonatal Nurses. In addition the team is trained in NALS (Neonatal Advanced life Support)

The missions are executed with state-of-the-art equipment, two incubators, neonatal critical care equipment and ventilators are available from our bases in Guadalajara, Mexico and Mexico City.

An incubator is an apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby. It is used for transporting premature or seriously ill babies.

(Possible) functions of a neonatal incubator are:
• Oxygenation, through oxygen supplementation by head hood or nasal cannula, or even continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mechanical ventilation. Infant respiratory distress syndrome is the leading cause of death in preterm infants, and the main treatments are CPAP, in addition to administering surfactant and stabilizing the blood sugar, blood salts, and blood pressure.
• Observation: Modern neonatal intensive care involves sophisticated measurement of temperature, respiration, cardiac function, oxygenation, and brain activity.
• Protection - From cold temperature, infection, noise, drafts and excess handling.
• Nutrition - Provision of nutrition, through intravenous catheters
• Administration of medications.
• Maintaining fluid balance by providing fluid and keeping a high air humidity to prevent too great a loss from skin and respiratory evaporation.

A “transport incubator” is an incubator with the most necessary neonatal instruments in a transportable format. A transport incubator is used when a sick or premature baby has to be transported from one hospital to another. A transport incubator usually has a miniature ventilator, cardio-respiratory monitor, IV pump, pulse oxi-meter, and oxygen supply built into its frame.

As stated before Jet Rescue Air Ambulance always uses state of the art medical equipment. For Neonatal incubator transport the following equipment is used;
• 2 Draeger Ti 500 Globe Trotter incubators equipped with a Mobile Stephan R120 ventilator
• 2 Aeronox portable nitric oxide systems. The Aeronox offers continuous and uninterrupted inhaled nitric oxide administration and analysis during transport

Cancun & Emergencies

Guadalajara, Mexico - Cancun is Mexico´s most important and famous resort area. It is the ultimate vacation and resort destination for people who love to go sightseeing, do water sports or just lying in the sun getting a tan.

Millions of tourists from all over the world visit Cancun´s tropical beaches, luxury hotels and resorts, fine dining and of course its impressive archaeological “Mayan” temples and sites.

Weather

Cancun has a tropical climate with an annual mean temperature of 27.1 Degrees Celsius. When traveling to Cancun you should check if you are traveling there in- or outside of the hurricane season. Even though the hurricane season is outside of the so called high season, a large number of people will be enjoying their vacation during this period. Hotel and airplane prices are low, an advantage that tempts many people into going and spending their vacation in Cancun.

Cancun has had 4 hurricanes dropping by. Hurricane Wilma (2005), Roxanne (1995), Gilbert (1988) and Inez (1968).

As you can see the chances of an encounter with a hurricane are small to say the least. However tropical storms do take place on a more regular basis and can result in serious problems. A tropical storm is an intense thunderstorm, categorized by extremely low pressure and cyclonic wind rotation. The tropical storm season in Cancun and the Caribbean takes place in between May and December.

Safety tips

Cancun is a very safe place in Mexico. Below you will find a couple travel safety tips that you should apply when going on vacation, no matter whether you go to Cancun or some other destination;
- Mind your luggage at the airport
- Do not accept help from people you do not know.
- Put your wallet in a safe place and carry only the money necessary for the day's expenses
- Carry no more than 1 credit card
- Carry a copy of your passport on you
- Always carry the international emergency number provided by your (travel) insurance company on you.
- Do not wear too much jewelry as it could be a temptation for thieves
- Leave important documents and valuable things in the safety box at the hotel
- Be cautious with your cameras and video cameras as they are interesting objects for thieves.
- Use the taxi`s that are parked outside of the hotels or tourist places (especially at night)
- Avoid abandoned places (especially at night)
- Always try to be in the company of another person (especially at night).
- In many countries it is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages on the streets. Avoid having problems with the local police.
- Do not carry illegal substances such as dugs. The Mexican police are usually very strict when it comes to drugs.

Hospitals

The Red Cross and several other organizations provide medical emergency services. There are private hospitals as well as hospitals and clinics of the Mexican Institute of the Social Security (IMSS).

In Mexico there are a lot of clinics and private physicians. The embassies and consulates handle directories with these services and they can recommend to their citizen, the attention they need.

Air ambulance Service Cancun

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance provides Domestic and Worldwide air ambulance service, 24 hours a day seven days a week. The company provides specialized medical teams to critically ill and injured patients anywhere in the world and has the capability to organize the most complex repatriation mission.

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance is dedicated to providing the highest standard of rapid response critical care air ambulance to the ill or injured. The specially trained doctors, nurses and paramedics use helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and ground ambulances to bring a tertiary hospital level of care to its patients.

Both fixed wing aircrafts (learjets 25 and 35) as well as A119 Agusta Koala helicopters are available to transport patients back home in order for them to receive adequate treatment. No matter where situated, we will bring you home safely..

Contact:
Jet Rescue Worldwide Air Ambulance Services
Mr. Arjan Los, Vice President of Business Development
877-704-8396 US and Canada
International Dialing:
Mexico: 01-800-830-9202
Worldwide Collect: +1-480-522-1080
operations@jet-rescue.com
7633 E. Acoma Dr.Suite 102
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States of America