Case Study of an International Bariatric Mission Operated on a Pilatus PC-12 NG
Combining clinical constraints, technical limitations, and international coordination, this mission between Colombia and the Caribbean highlights the complexity of bariatric aeromedical transport. Operated aboard a specially configured Pilatus PC-12 NG, the evacuation required rigorous planning, continuous monitoring, and a tailored solution at every stage of the transfer. Discover how Airmedic structured this critical operation while preserving safety, continuity of care, and patient dignity.
Clinical Coordinator: An Interview with Anaïs Desautels
Behind every medical evacuation, there is someone analyzing, anticipating, and making decisions. Anaïs Desautels, a clinical coordinator at Airmedic, operates at the intersection of clinical judgment, international logistics, and team leadership. It is a demanding role, invisible from the outside, yet crucial to the safety of every mission. Take a look behind the scenes of aeromedical coordination.
Complex air medical interventions: Airmedic’s clinical expertise ensuring continuity of care
Through two real-world cases, in Quebec and internationally, discover how Airmedic’s teams coordinate complex interventions, maintain continuous critical care, and adapt to unpredictable environments to ensure safe patient management from first contact through to arrival at the receiving hospital.
An inside perspective on a specialized expertise where coordination, clinical judgment, and operational efficiency are essential to patient outcomes.
International Services Development Management | Interview with Catherine Duchesne
Discover how Catherine Duchesne, at Airmedic, turns every international medical mission into a true exercise in precision and trust. Combining strategy, coordination, and international relations, her role is at the heart of a world where every minute counts.
Louis Perron: Captain at Airmedic
Behind every medical repatriation mission lies an invisible layer of logistics, where the pilot’s expertise becomes the final safeguard of safety. Louis Perron, captain at Airmedic, reveals how rigorous planning and constant adaptation turn a complex flight into a successful human mission. Ultimately, step into the daily life of a captain for whom every takeoff is a commitment to life.
The Strategic Role of a Director of International Services | Interview with Thomas Uddenberg
Portrait of Thomas Uddenberg, Director of International Services at Airmedic: his career path, operational expertise, and vision for ensuring safe and effective international medical missions.
The Key Role of Case Managers | Interview with Arafo Dirie, Case Manager at Airmedic
Behind every international medical repatriation mission lies meticulous coordination. Arafo Dirie, Case Manager at Airmedic, orchestrates each step with calm, precision, and empathy. Her role is essential in transforming urgency into a controlled, safe, and deeply human operation.
Our Repatriation Experts: Dedicated, Skilled, Compassionate
When a medical emergency happens abroad, bringing a patient home takes more than an aircraft. It requires a dedicated team of repatriation experts — coordinators, case managers, medical crews, medical directors, and pilots — working together with precision and compassion. From the very first call to the final landing, their commitment ensures safety, dignity, and trust.
What snowbirds need to know before their stay in the South
Snowbirds: do you know what to do in a medical emergency abroad? Discover how medical flight transportation ensures a fast, safe, and well-coordinated return to Canada.
Why a medical charter flight might be the best option for critical transfers?
In emergencies, a medical charter flight makes the impossible possible: in-flight ICU, access to remote areas, fast international repatriation. Discover why this specialized service saves lives and offers peace of mind.
