A medical repatriation by Road Ambulance – Athens to Aberdeen (UK)
At EMS, we work to make the impossible possible. When patients first contact us, they often worry that their medical conditions are too serious to allow them to travel home safely. We’re able to put their minds at rest.
A medical repatriation
For the right care and environment
Athens (Greece) to Aberdeen (UK) is a distance of over 4,000km. In Athens there was a patient that had been admitted into a hospital with a bout of the bacterial infection. While in the hospital she had a fall and suffered a subdural hematoma. Her recovery was going to take a long time – possibly months. Concerned about the level of care she was receiving in the local hospital, she wanted to be back home in a familiar environment and close to family and friends.
Which method is the best suitable for the situation?
Upon contact, the EMS team swiftly assessed which method of transport would be most suitable for Susan. The severity of her condition meant that a commercial flight wouldn’t be safe, and even flying at sea level in an Air Ambulance would have carried some risks. So the team decided that traveling by Road Ambulance would be the best option.
The right medical equipment on the road
At EMS Air Ambulance & Medical Repatriation, the Road Ambulances are equipped with the latest medical equipment to provide Intensive Care Unit-level treatment while in transit, as well as superior suspension for our patients’ comfort and safety. The 40-hour journey from Athens was made possible by our 30cm deep anti-decubitus mattress, which prevents ulcers and bed sores. The team also stopped when necessary for refreshments and meals.
A safe return in the UK
We changed the crew part-way through the journey at Munich, Germany, and replaced the ambulance team with a fresh driver, advanced paramedic and doctor to bring Susan safely home on the final leg to Aberdeen. Susan was able to continue her treatment in Aberdeen amongst her friends and family.
Our repatriation services
If you have had an accident or fallen ill abroad and think you need to be repatriated, please contact us straight away via phone, email, text or WhatsApp. We can provide an independent medical diagnosis, and we’ll get to work immediately to determine the safest and quickest way to bring you home.
We have successfully repatriated many patients from around the world with a range of medical conditions – in some cases life-threatening. Please contact us today for more information.
Gerrit Leonard Vrieze
Repatriation Consultant
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