Dimapur to Guwahati Successful Critical Care Air Transfer by Life Savers Air Ambulance Services
A Lifeline in the Sky for a Highly Unstable Cardiac Patient
When a life hangs in the balance, quick decisions and expert medical support can change everything. In one such intense and time-critical scenario, Life Savers Air Ambulance Services carried out a highly delicate and successful medical evacuation of a 58-year-old female patient from Dimapur to Guwahati, ensuring timely access to advanced treatment and compassionate care.
Patient Background – A High-Risk Medical Emergency
The patient was facing multiple severe health challenges simultaneously. She was a known case of:
- Hypertension (HTN)
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Antero Septal STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
This combination created a very fragile clinical condition requiring immediate stabilization and urgent transfer to a tertiary cardiac care center.
The cardiac episode had significantly affected her vital organ functions, putting her at extremely high risk. Local treatment limitations in Dimapur made quick aeromedical evacuation the only safe option.
Pre-Transfer Stabilization – Every Second Counted
Before the flight, Life Savers’ emergency medical team performed a swift but thorough assessment. The patient was:
- On ventilator support, maintaining FiO₂ at 50%
- On double inotropic support to regulate blood pressure
- Norad (8 mg @ 8 ml/hr)
- Adrenaline (3 ml/hr)
- Norad (8 mg @ 8 ml/hr)
- Sedated with Midazolam @ 5 ml/hr to ensure calmness and prevent distress during transport
Her condition was extremely critical, yet her vitals were kept stable through continuous, expert monitoring.
The Air Ambulance Setup – A Flying ICU
Life Savers Air Ambulance used a fully equipped Advanced Life Support Aircraft, converted into an airborne ICU to manage high-risk cardiac and respiratory patients. The aircraft carried:
- ICU ventilator compatible with high FiO₂
- Multi-parameter patient monitor
- Syringe pumps for inotropes and sedatives
- Defibrillator and emergency cardiac drugs
- Oxygen cylinders and backup life-support systems
- Doctor + paramedic emergency response team
This ensured that the patient received the same level of care as an ICU, even at 25,000 feet.
In-Flight Management – Precision, Skill & Uninterrupted Monitoring
Throughout the journey from Dimapur to Guwahati, every moment was critical. The onboard medical team maintained continuous vigilance:
- Heart rate, blood pressure & SPO₂ monitored every second
- Ventilator settings adjusted as needed
- Inotrope infusion rates fine-tuned for stability
- Sedation carefully titrated to avoid hemodynamic fluctuations
Despite being on ventilator + two inotropes + sedatives, the patient remained stable and well-managed, thanks to the expertise of the Life Savers crew.
The flight was smooth, with zero turbulence and quick medical interventions when required.
Safe Arrival in Guwahati – A Journey of Hope Completed
Upon landing in Guwahati, the ground ambulance team was already positioned for rapid transfer. The handover was seamless, and the patient was shifted directly to the cardiac ICU for further treatment.
This successful evacuation once again showcased Life Savers’ unmatched ability to manage:
- High-risk cardiac patients
- Ventilator-dependent cases
- Patients requiring multiple inotropes
- Long-distance emergency transfers
Why Life Savers Air Ambulance Is Trusted Across India
✔ 24×7 emergency response
✔ Highly trained critical care doctors & paramedics
✔ State-of-the-art ICU-equipped aircraft
✔ Smooth coordination from bed-to-bed
✔ Unmatched experience in handling complicated cases
✔ Fastest response for remote region evacuations
Every transfer—especially one as critical as this—is a reminder of Life Savers’ dedication to saving lives with speed, precision, and compassion.
