We’re proud to announce a major advancement for our critical care transport services. Our medical team is now trained and approved to safely transfer patients requiring Impella® or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) support during fixed-wing interfacility transport.

(PRUnderground) November 5th, 2025

Air Ambulance Worldwide announced a major enhancement to its critical care transport capabilities: the organization’s medical team can now safely conduct fixed-wing interfacility transports for patients requiring Impella® and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) support.

This advanced service is made possible by rigorous, specialized training completed by Air Ambulance Worldwide’s clinicians, ensuring safe, knowledgeable care for patients who depend on Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS). The expansion allows the company to support transport for individuals experiencing life-threatening cardiac events, including those in need of advanced treatment such as heart transplantation or permanent LVAD placement.

“Patients requiring these devices are among the most fragile in healthcare,” said Jill Cimakasky, Director of Clinical Operations. “We are proud to expand our capabilities to help more people reach the care they need.”

About the Impella® Device
Impella® is a minimally invasive cardiac assist device used when the heart is unable to pump sufficient oxygenated blood to the body. Often utilized for patients experiencing heart failure, cardiogenic shock, or post-PCI intervention, it temporarily supports heart function during critical periods.

About IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
An IABP is a minimally invasive mechanical device typically placed after an acute myocardial infarction. It works by reducing the heart’s workload and improving blood flow from the heart into the aorta, providing vital hemodynamic support while the heart is compromised.

With these advanced transport capabilities, Air Ambulance Worldwide strengthens its position as a trusted partner for hospitals and cardiac specialty centers throughout the world, offering continuity of care in time-sensitive, high-acuity situations.

For more information, visit www.airambulanceworldwide.com

About Air Ambulance Worldwide

Air Ambulance Worldwide is a medical air transport service provider dedicated to offering emergency and non-emergency air transportation for patients across the globe. With a fleet of medically equipped aircraft, we ensure a safe and professional environment for patient transfers. The service includes highly trained medical staff who provide comprehensive care during flights. Air Ambulance Worldwide operates 24/7, focusing on the safety, comfort, and quick transport of patients to the necessary healthcare facilities, regardless of geographical boundaries.

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