Medevac Peak Season Starts Summer in The Philippines

Summer starts in March and is usually the beginning of Airgurus' peak season when it comes to Medevac operations in the Philippines. It doesn't end when summer ends though... Medevac peak season for us lasts  till the end of the year.

At the start of this month alone, we have flown to various parts of the country to secure a handful of minor airlifts and 5 major medical cases that needed urgent evacuation to Cebu and Manila hospitals ranging from heart attack / stroke, Aneurysm, diving accidents and neonatal cases. These are aside from the other services that Airgurus offers. Our priority however, is Air Ambulance and Medevac services.

Saving lives in the Philippines is never an easy matter for us. We make sure of our patient's wellness and flight safety in any weather condition. We work 24/7. We fly for medical emergencies anywhere in the archipelago, night and day.

For anyone needing medical evacuation, call Airgurus Ltd. Co. our hotlines are +632 781 0787 | 632 781 2707 +63 920 955 0897 | +63 917 596 6288 | + 63 917 838 5802.

AIRGURUS ACQUIRES NEW GROUND AMBULANCE

To support its' air ambulance services in the Philippines, Airgurus Ltd. Co. recently acquired a new ground ambulance. This is due to the upcoming addition of two (2) air ambulance helicopters to serve those in urgent medical transport within the Philippines. 

Sky Aid members will be privileged to make full use of these ground ambulances should the need for ground transfer arise. 

Equipped with advance life support systems, this dedicated ground ambulance of Airgurus will provide patients better medical care during transport from air ambulance to hospitals / apt medical facilities without a helipad or from hospitals to airports.

Airgurus Ltd. Co. is the best 24/7 air ambulance company in the Philippine archipelago. To inquire, please go to www.airgurus.com. Hotline numbers and 24/7 email inquiry buttons are there for fast service.

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.

Medevac / Medivac / EMS / HEMS in the Philippines

Airgurus provides professional Air ambulance services and is recognized as a leader in medical air transportation in the Philippines. Our flight crew include some of the most experienced flight paramedics in field. Airgurus owns and operates the Bell 206- L3 which features state-of-the-art medical equipment and is the only helicopter with litter kit (Double deck stretcher) in the Philippines... managed and maintained by  Airgurus' employed highly trained flight crews. 

Our Air Ambulance Service offers 24 hours 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/Medevac (Medical Evacuation) services at the most cost effective price. 

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

Our Medevac Service capabilities are supported by our 24 hours flight coordination center staffed by air ambulance specialists. Our flight coordinators are specialized in assisting customers in all aspect to ensure a smooth, safe and efficient transfer of the patient.

Airgurus Ltd. Co. is the number one in the Philippines when it comes to Medevac/Medivac because of our reliability and fast response in operation, fully equipped medical apparatus, highly trained medical flight personnel, tie-ups with the Philippine's most equipped and advanced hospitals and insurance companies worldwide.


For a fast quote, contact our 24/7 operations center at +632 781 2707 / +632 781 0787 / + 632 920 955 0897 / +632 908 888 6829 / +63 917 596 6288 or email us directly at info@airgurus.com

AIRGURUS IS THE NUMBER ONE AIR AMBULANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Airgurus' Ltd. Co. is the number one (1) air ambulance and medical evacuation services in the Philippines. Air Ambulance and medical evacuation services are more life saving than any other mode of medical transport in the Philippines. Whether you are suffering from a heart attack, figured in a diving accident, had a mishap on the road or are injured while going mountain climbing, an air ambulance by Airgurus' SkyAid can indeed save your life whether you are indoors or traveling.

 
The Airgurus' SkyAid air ambulances are indeed a very useful form of medical transport today and it is the number one air ambulance service in the Philippines.

  
Visit the website www.airgurus.com or call Airgurus Ltd. Co. 24/7 Operations Center at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288 

For inquiries, email us here.

MEDEVAC ON 2 PINOYS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Air Ambulance Company in the Philippines received a 3:15pm distress call from an oil tanker Ghawar Nassar last January 31, 2011.

 
The China-bound tanker's captain requested for the immediate airlift / medical evacuation of two (2) critically injured Filipinos. These men figured in an accident on board (one broken hip and one broken leg) and are requiring to be brought to the Metropolitan Hospital in Manila for immediate medical attention.

Full story and more images at Helicopter Rescue of 2 Pinoys in South China Sea

ON TRAUMA CASE: MEDICAL EVACUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Aircraft Charter and Air Ambulance / Medevac provider in the Philippines recently sent its' SkyAid Medevac to Batac, Laog, Philippines for an emergency transfer of a 54 years old woman to a trauma center in Manila to provide her with the utmost medical care she needs. 

The woman was suffering from intracranial hemorrhage or bleeding within the skull and Airgurus immediately responded to the urgent request for her delicate airlift / medical evacuation that happened night time, last January 26, 2011.

Full story at www.socialmediawhore.blogspot.com

ON IMAGES FOR BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Helicopter Charter and Medevac company in the Philippines sponsored the very recent Boss 2011 Ironman Challenge VI with it's SkyAid, the official air ambulance of the said event which happened last Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 00:00 and ended Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 23:30.

SkyAid offered a one week membership coverage to riders and drivers for only P1,000/pax. Not bad considering medical evacuations can cost as much as one million pesos (US$20,000) within the Philippnes and with the riders and drivers become SkyAid members, it cost them practically nothing!

  
SkyAid with its' partnership with Aeromed... is the best solution if ever you're in a medical emergency or figured accident far away from adequate medical care anywhere in the Philippines.
 

 
SkyAid was on 24 hours standby for any medical emergencies of this event of motorists who took the challenge and enjoyed the ride!

This year's BOSS 2011 Ironman Challenge VI further gained momentum and credibility standing in the Philippine market as they have done a great job in organizing this prestigious and adventurous event. Watch out for the more formidable BOSS 2011 Ironman Challenge VII as Airgurus Ltd. Co.'s SkyAid provides air ambulance support and covering more aerial actions on the road next year!

For more info about Airgurus Ltd. Co. and SkyAid, visit the website www.airgurus.com 

More images on blog source:  http://socialmediawhore.blogspot.com/2011/01/images-boss-2011-ironman-challenge-vi.html

Also at our Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Airgurus-Ltd-Co/110036472402666

BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI & AIRGURUS' SKYAID

Airgurus Ltd. Co., the leading Aircraft / Helicopter Charter company in the Philippines and SkyAid... the best medical evacuation service by air,  recently attended the BOSS 2011 IRONMAN CHALLENGE VI Drivers & Riders' Briefing at the BMW Autohaus in Libis, Quezon City. 

The final registration of entries happened that night and there were about 350 riders joining in for the ultimate challenge in the Philippines on January 8, 2011... 1,200 kilometers in 24 hours... a great test of endurance for both man and mean machines.


Airgurus Ltd. Co. and SkyAid, awarded two lucky members with a six (6) months SkyAid membership... Eric Mananquil and Marvin Samson. SkyAid membership is a program that provides access to medical air transportation by Airgurus Ltd. Co. and its' partner, Aeromed.


Medical air evacuations can cost as much as one million pesos (US$20,000) within the Philippines but as a SkyAid member, it will cost nothing especially to the riders and drivers of this major automotive event. On January 7, Airgurus' SkyAid Air Ambulances will be on a standby in case our help is needed.

For more information about SkyAid Membership, contact the following:


Individual / Couple / Family Plan : 
+632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288
or click here to send us an email.

Corporate & Marketing-related Plans:
Email Jodge Ledesma at airgurusltdco@gmail.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AIRGURUS LTD. CO.

From the leading Helicopter Charter / Medevac / Air Ambulance company in the Philippines, we at Airgurus Ltd. Co., extends our thanks and wishes for the New Year to everyone's continued trust, confidence and patronage...

 
In 2011, Airgurus Ltd. Co., will continue to provide you the best service in VIP / Corporate Charter, SkyAid, Medivac / Air Ambulance, Helicopter Tours, Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales and Lease, Flight Training, Heli-Sports, Film and TV Work, Air Cargo, Sling Load Operations, Search and Rescue, Geological Survey and Mapping, Repatriation, Aerial Construction, Traffic Reporting, Spraying, Exploration Drill Support and Cloud Seeding.

We recognize the importance of service and value however, we assure you that your safety is one of our primary concerns. Airgurus Ltd. Co. guarantees that every aircraft we have is in compliance with the existing regulations. All operating standards on aircraft safety, regulations, maintenance, pilot training and licensing are secured. 


Happy New Year to all... we look forward to serving you more in 2011!

Call Airgurus 24/7 at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288 or click here to send us an email.

AIR AMBULANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

AIRGURUS LTD. CO. provides quality air ambulance service in the Philippines, offering varied aircraft used for emergency medical assistance.  In situations where either a traditional ambulance cannot reach the scene easily or quickly enough, or the patient needs to be transported over a distance or terrain that makes air transportation the most practical transport, Airgurus Ltd. Co. is the company to call in the Philippines.

Airgurus Ltd. Co. is  in partnership with Aero Med with the latter providing medical crews and equipment that enables them provide medical treatment to a critically injured or ill patient. Common equipment included in an air ambulances are ventilators, medication, an ECG and monitoring unit, CPR equipment and stretchers.

Staffing an Airgurus air ambulance will depend on area of pick-up and delivery, patient's medical case and type of air ambulance. In the Philippines, our helicopters are mostly used to transport patients and the crew may consist of professional emergency medical technicians, flight nurses, a respiratory therapist or in some cases, a physician. Airgurus ensures that our medical flight crew's primary focus is on critical care transport and so we generally staff our air ambulance with a physician and a specially-trained advance care paramedic or nurse. Our objective for each medical transport is rapid deliver of definitive care from the points of pick-up to points of delivery, with the eventual transport of the patient being accomplished by ground ambulance waiting. In some cases, our air ambulance directly delivers patients via helicopter to hospitals with helipads.

Air medical evacuation (also known as Medevac or Medivac) is the timely and efficient movement of patients with en route care in the Philippines. Airgurus Ltd. Co. frequently airlifts the seriously ill or injured travelers out of rural and remote areas in the Philippines with inadequate or non-existent medical facilities nearby. With the capability of sophisticated en route care (medical flight crews, ventilators, etc.), we also transport some medical cases from one medical facility to another with a higher level of care where the patient will receive the utmost medical care and attention.

Airgurus Ltd. Co. now introduces to the Philippines it's first and only membership program in the country via SkyAid that provides access to medical air transport. SkyAid is a partnership between Airgurus Ltd. Co. and Aero Med.

SkyAid is like an auto-club wherein they send a wrecker to tow your car. In SkyAid, we send medical aircraft during emergency situation to take you to your hospital of choice anywhere in the Philippines. Please see below our SkyAid Membership offer:

For emergency cases and for more information about our 24/7 Operations Center at Airgurus Ltd. Co., Delta Air Hangar, General Aviation Area, Manila Domestic Airport Road, Pasay City, Philippines 1301, do contact the following numbers:

+632 583 6337
+632 854 4086
+63 920 955 0897
+63 917 596 6288

Or email us at info@airgurus.com

It is our highest priority to transport patients in the Philippines with en route medical care as fast as possible to specialists and/or medical facilities for a definitive treatment. We, at  Airgurus Ltd. Co. consider each air medical evacuation flight a golden hour between life and death that is why we are always prepared with professional and highly-skilled pilots and medical flight crews 24/7.

Images by: Vincent V. Garrucho of eyeQ media 

SKYAID AIR AMBULANCE FOR DIVERS: CASE #1 ARTERIAL GAS EMBOLISM

Airgurus Ltd. Co.  provides Air Ambulance services throughout the Philippines via our SkyAid Membership program. For divers in the country (local or foreign), we are starting to spread awareness on how important it is to have an air ambulance on a standby to provide rescue and medical transfer to the appropriate medical facilities in the Philippines.

SkyAid was created out of our intent to provide Medical Evacuation (Medivac / Medevac) support in the Philippines.

  
One the of most common scuba diving accidents or case we encountered is arterial gas embolism. By definition, it is caused by the expansion of respiratory gases during ascent. It also occurs when the breath is held during ascent from a dive, when there is local pulmonary pathology, when there is dynamic airway collapse in the non-cartilaginous airways and if there is low pulmonary compliance particularly if this is not distributed evenly throughout the lungs.

Recognize these symptoms during or immediately upon surfacing:

• Bloody froth from mouth or nose
• Disorientation
• Chest pain
• Paralysis or weakness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Personality change
• Focal or generalized convulsions
• Other neurological abnormalities
• Hemoptysis (bloody sputum) 
• Unconsciousness
• Convulsions
• Stopped breathing
• Marbling of the skin
• Air bubbles in the retinal vessels of the eye
• Liebermeister's sign (a sharply defined area of pallor in the tongue)
• Death 

Recognize Early Management:

• CPR if required.
• Open airway... prevent aspiration. Perform an intubation procedure if a trained person is available.
• Give 02... remove only to open airway or if convulsions ensue. 
• If conscious, give non-alcoholic liquids.
• Place diver in horizontal and neutral position. 
• Restrain convulsing person loosely and resume O2 as soon as airway is open. 
• Protect from excessive cold, heat, water or fumes.
• Transport to nearest ER for evaluation and stabilization in preparation for removal to the nearest re-compression chamber.
• Make the calls! Call your Divers Alert Network (DAN) as seen hereunder:

or 

        Call Airgurus' SkyAid hotlines +632 5836337 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +632 5836337      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, +632 8544086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +632 8544086      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, +63 9209550897 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +63 9209550897      end_of_the_skype_highlighting and +63 9175966288 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            +63 9175966288      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for immediate medical evacuation. Air evacuation should be at sea level pressure or as low as possible in an unpressurized aircraft which Airgurus Ltd. Co. can provide.

Recognizing immediate treatment necessary for the diver is a must. To get transferred to recompression facilities would require an air ambulance.  Wherever you are in the Philippines, SkyAid's Medevac / Medivac is your best solution as we at Airgurus Ltd. Co. provide SkyAid Air Ambulance Membership to scuba diving enthusiasts (see package hereunder):

Whether you are a local or foreign national diving in the Philippines, this membership is an important and very practical choice for you in case of emergencies. For non-members of SkyAid, we offer chartering our SkyAid Air Ambulance but we rather suggest best that you sign up for a membership program so you and/or your family don't have to spend a lot for it! It's the best way to go and SkyAid is the best solution for diving accidents like arterial gas embolism. 

Scuba diving is still an incredibly safe sport when done properly. Also, keep in mind the golden rule of scuba diving... "Do not hold your breath!" 

Get your membership set now! Don't hold your breath on this one too! You never know... but it's always best when you come prepared and in cases like this, SkyAid is your lifeline!


Written for Airgurus by: Ms. Jodge Ledesma (http://www.socialmediawhore.blogspot.com)
Chopper Image by: Vincent Garrucho of eyeQ media
Diving Images by Airgurus' Heli-Dive Master: Mr. Neal Lim
Sources: www.thecubasite.com, www.scuba-doc.com and www.danasiapacific.org

WWW.AIRGURUS.COM WEBSITE

12.06.10 - We are currently fixing the official website of Airgurus Ltd. Co. in preparation for bigger things to happen in 2011. 

We just recently acquired additional aircraft of our own to provide fast and efficient air ambulance service available for nationwide rescues and medical transport.  Airgurus Ltd. Co., intends to meet the highest standards / requirements of our clients and continues to serve them with our various services 24/7 i.e.,  Aircraft Charter, Air Ambulance, SkyAid / Medevac, Helicopter Tours and so many more!

Temporarily, our blog spot http://airgurus.blogspot.com is available for our clients to view. Should you have queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following: 


Land Line: +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086
Mobile Lines: +63 920 955 0897 / +63 917 596 6288

E-mail Address:   info@airgurus.com
                             ccastillo@airguruslogistics.com

E-mail Address For Marketing, Online Marketing, Events, Sponsorships and Promotional Tie-ups:  airgurusltdco@gmail.com

AUSTRALIAN WOMAN RESCUED

A 25 years old Aussie was rescued from Mt. Kanlaon via Airgurus Medevac Helicopter to a treatment facility in Cebu City.

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines—A 25-year-old Australian woman, who injured her leg while climbing active Kanlaon volcano, was successfully carried down its rugged slopes and airlifted Thursday afternoon to Cebu City for treatment, according to Angelo Bibar, Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park eco-tourism officer.

Leah McCaroll, 25, a volunteer of the Negros Island Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development Foundation (Nisard), had joined a team, including other Australians, that began their climb of the volcano at Mambucal, Murcia on Saturday.

On Monday, as she was approaching the Pagatpat Ridge, about a half day’s walk from the Kanlaon’s crater, McCaroll slipped and sprained her left knee, which swelled up to her thigh. Bibar said the injury rendered her unable to walk.

Bibar said the Australians then called for a helicopter but the aircraft was unable to rescue McCaroll due to poor visibility.

Waiting for the helicopter delayed bringing McCaroll down on a stretcher by a day, Bibar said.
When the team that brought her down arrived at Guintubdan in La Carlota Thursday afternoon, she was shuttled by vehicle to a waiting helicopter for transport to Cebu City as the Australian’s insurance covers treatment at a hospital there, he said.

News Source:

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20101202-306619/Female-Aussie-hurt-in-Kanlaon-trek-airlifted-to-Cebu

The rescue team was composed of guides from Guintubdan, porters, SkyAid, Airgurus Medevac Team. Leah McCarroll is currently recovering at a Cebu City Hospital.

It is really comforting to know that in the event of people in the Philippines getting stuck in remote areas, they can call and count on Airgurus for Medevac (Medical Evacuation)

Blog Source:  http://socialmediawhore.blogspot.com/2010/12/australian-woman-rescued.html

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.