MEDUCARE Medical Transport
Medical Transport Services
MUSC Health's MEDUCARE Medical Transport Service is available for referred patients who need immediate medical intervention as a result of severe, life-threatening or potentially disabling conditions.
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| MUSC is designated as a Level I Trauma Center by the Trauma Association of South Carolina and is accessible through MEDUCARE by both ambulance and helicopter. MEDUCARE is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide speed and quality care in transporting critically ill or injured patients.
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MEDUCARE can help referring physicians determine which mode of transportation and medical team is best for their patients' specific situations. The Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Team includes a Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and an Emergency Medical Technician. The Adult Critical Care Team consists of a Critical Care Paramedic, a Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician. Ground transportation is also available for advanced life support (ALS) and more routine transfers.
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| MEDUCARE can also arrange for emergency helicopter transportation with Omniflight Charleston, Carolina LifeCare in Conway, or LifeStar in Savannah.
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Transport by Ambulance MEDUCARE ambulances are used for transports to and from referring hospitals and MUSC. Ambulances are available for advanced and basic life support, as well as critical care for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
Using the MEDUCARE Critical Care Team allows the patient early access to advanced transport technology in a mobile ICU setting.
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Arrangements for Emergency Admission to MUSC To arrange for emergency admission to MUSC, contact the appropriate MUSC Medical Center staff physician by calling the toll-free MEDULINE number at 800-922-5250. To arrange transportation, call MEDUCARE at 792-3311 in the Charleston area or 800-423-1330 nationwide.
MEDUCARE will coordinate the arrangements for transport, and determine the appropriate transport mode and team. MEDCUARE always contacts the referring facility to obtain information needed for transport, and promptly notifies the MUSC Medical Center staff physician of transportation arrangements and approximate time of arrival.
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| For more information or to arrange emergency transportation, call MEDUCARE at 792-3311 in the Charleston area or 800-423-1330 nationwide.
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MEDUCARE also can be reached through the toll-free MEDULINE number at 800-922-5250.
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| Information on the Pediatric Flight Team, providing transportation specifically for pediatric patients. |