Airgurus Acquires ParaPAC Plus 310

The number 1 air ambulance company in the Philippines and one of the leading medevac providers in Asia, Airgurus has recently acquired the Pneupac ParaPAC Plus 310.

ParaPAC Plus 310 is the latest addition to the Pneupac range by Smiths Medical which are all designed for paramedics and trained emergency personnel's use to enable great control of breathing parameters for our patients. This equipment gives the versatility to deliver oxygen therapy, CPAP (Constant Positive Airway Pressure), demand oxygen and mechanical ventilation all from one compact, lightweight unit.

Among its' main features is a built-in oxygen therapy facility, an integrated PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) function, luminescent manometer, a display of inspiratory and expiratory pressure and manual ventilation control for compliance with CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) ratios and CPAP which has a setting of 0.5 liters per minute of oxygen all the way up to 35 liters per minute.  This latest acquisition by Airgurus is designed for the most demanding environments... emergency, ambulance, aircraft, hospital and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

With our goal to always keep our helicopters and other aircraft medically-suited / update with the best and top of the line equipment for our patients' needs, Airgurus remains to be the most trusted air ambulance / medevac company in the Philippine archipelago and now providing air medical transport to and from various parts of Asia. 

Airgurus... anytime and anywhere in Asia.  

   

Airgurus Delivers Patients In the Phillippines Through Their Golden Hours

Whether it is of simple level of care or providing the highest critical care, Airgurus Ltd. Co. provides the best aero medical team consisting of nurses and doctors available 24/7 for our air ambulance services.

We respond immediately to distress calls for a medical evacuation. We know the importance of the golden hour... the window of time in which a critical care patient requires to reach the appropriate medical facility for recover, reversal and preservation of quality of life.

Along with this, comes our company's yearly update on the state-of-the-art medical monitoring systems to all our air ambulance aircraft which plays an important role in long distance medical evacuation of patients. This covers the basic, advanced and critical care needed by patients in the sky. 

We do not waste any time getting our patients into the hands of medical professionals. There is absolutely no reason for us to have them wait longer especially for trauma patients. We are fast and proficient and we highly value the golden hour which refers to a very critical and brief window of time... literally 60 minutes following and injury, a stroke / cardiac arrest where our 24/7 emergency dispatchers, air ambulance crews and receiving medical facility staff are communicating and coordinating with each other within a matter of minutes.

Saving lives in the Philippines and delivering patients throughout their golden hours 24/7 is what we do. For our emergency hotline, visit our website www.airgurus.com.

On Dedicated Professional Helicopter Services in the Philippines

The month of July, 2011 for Airgurus has been a very busy one and the past week especially, is overwhelming. Tons of flights have happened for a full week last week. Our chief pilot, Capt. Harry Lero found himself flying his chopper in places various parts of the Philippines.

Monday, July 18, 2011 – Capt. Lero started with chartering a whole day of dedicated schedule for a very helpful and kind politician’s medical mission in Laguna area.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 – The Captain had a full day flying a bunch of tourists from Europe, to and from Metro Manila and various parts in the North of Luzon to give them the best scenic tours of at a bird’s eye-view.

Wednesday, July 20 to July 23, 2011 – The two pilots, Capt. Lero and Capt. Alvin Portas flew chopper #1  to Butuan City to charter corporate VIPs of a mining firm in Mindanao. Geologists and top executives made them very busy.  Chopper #2 meanwhile, flown by the highly-rated Capt. Harry Lero Sr. is in Laguna chartering VIPs. During these days, the Airgurus team of executives constantly monitor the whereabouts of choppers through the high tech tracking system. Airgurus Ltd. Co. is one of the only 2 helicopter / aircraft company in the Philippines with real time tracking system ensuring our clients' safety (the other one is not in the charter business).

Saturday, July 23, 2011 – All our pilots returned late afternoon to home base thinking that they’d be able to get some rest only to find out they have a full Sunday schedule of chartering VIPs to and from various parts of Southern Luzon.

Sunday, July 24, 2011 – Today for our chief pilot, was dedicated to safely charter  to and from Tagaytay a regular client… President and CEO of Versace. At past 2pm, he landed at the hangar only to go back to Tagaytay, to respond to a medical evacuation (Medevac) of a vehicular accident that happened at the time he was heading back to Manila. Airgurus’ medical team acted on a fast response in minutes. The motorcycle rider in critical condition was immediately and directly brought to Makati Medical Center’s helipad for immediate treatment at the hospital’s emergency room.

It’s been a hectic week for Airgurus… capping it off with a life saved! 

Kudos to Capt. Harry Lero for a great week of various helicopter services as well as our highly-skilled pilots and the entire team of Airgurus... for ensuring safety, professionalism and dedicated service to clients! This week goes to the books!

Official Statement from: 

J. Ledesma / Airgurus Marketing Director

ON MEDIVAC / AIR AMBULANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Airgurus Ltd. Co.  provides Air ambulance services in the Philippines via our SkyAid Membership Program and is recognized in this country as the leader in medical air transportation. Our flight crew includes some of the most experienced flight paramedics in the field, with professional medical background possessing the competent level to assess your needs and focus on your safety from the initial phone call. All staff members are trained to assist with mobility while providing medical and hygiene needs. All appropriate medical tools required are supplied. 

Airgurus's Bell 206- L3 features a state-of-the-art medical equipment and is the only helicopter with litter kit (Double deck stretcher) in the Philippines, managed and maintained by highly trained flight crews. Our air ambulance services offers 24 hour emergency and non-emergency medical transport services throughout the country. Our commitment to excellence is to provide out-patients with the highest level of aero medical care including medivac (Medical Evacuation) services at the most cost effective price.

This commitment to quality and cost-effectiveness is delivered by combining the talents of our highly trained medical flight crews, our service-oriented flight crews, and a quality-driven management team dedicated to treating each of our patients as if they are members of our own family.

Once you make the call, here are things you should know:

• Our medical staff will contact the hospital / medical team handling your case for a full report.
• We will be coordinating with your case manager / discharge planner to address all legal documentations, payment services to make sure that the discharge criteria is met as per your physician's orders.
• Our medical staff will then evaluate the needs of the transport and safety of the patient.
• Our flight team will be selected case by case. Each air ambulance flight will consist of a minimum of two critical care medical professionals that are capable of managing Advanced Life Support transports.
• Airgurus will ensure arrangements are made for ground transportation to and from the hospital to the airports.
• We will provide continuous updates on itineraries and medical conditions to those authorized in your care.
• Our flight and medical team will conduct a pre-flight inspection of aircraft and medical equipment. Prior to each departure, we will arrange for customs to clear medical transport.
• During the flight, our medical team assures you with comfort care, pain management and continuous assessment of your condition throughout the flight.
• Prior to landing and to our arrival, our ground transportation team is expected at the airport. Our team will then transfer you safely to the ground ambulance team. In some cases, we are required by your attending physician to directly transport you to and from the designated hospital.
• If necessary, we will accompany the ground team to the receiving facility and give a full medical report to the hospital.
• Our medical team will now return home.
• Our medical coordinator will contact the sending facility to provide them with a full medical report and details of the success of your transport.

Our Medivac Services capabilities are supported by our 24-hour flight coordination center staffed by air ambulance specialists. Our flight coordinators specialize in assisting customers in all aspect to insure a smooth, safe and efficient transfer of the patient.

To know more about Medivac and Air Ambulance in the Philippines, visit our SkyAid membership info page SkyAid or visit our website www.airgurus.com.

So remember that If ever you're in a medical emergency or accident far away from adequate medical care anywhere in the Philippines, the best solution is now within your reach with SkyAid. 

Step by step, we, at Airgurus Ltd. Co., spearheaded by our President and Chief Pilot, Capt. Harry Harvey Lero, are there with you to respond on your time of need.