What It Takes to Execute a Cross-border Medical Evacuation

Case Background

Introduce the patient condition, location, and reasons for transfer.

Example:

A 58-year-old male patient suffered a severe stroke while traveling in Africa. Due to limited local medical capabilities, TKP was engaged to coordinate a cross-border transfer from Abidjan to Beijing.

Transfer Route & Coordination

List the transfer route, transport mode, and coordination highlights.

Example:

• Route: Abidjan → Paris (Transit) → Beijing
• Mode: Commercial stretcher + ground ambulance
• Coordination: Cross-airline stretcher booking, customs & border control pre-clearance.

Medical Escort & Equipment

Describe the medical team and equipment onboard.

Example:

• Escort: 1 ICU doctor + 1 flight nurse
• Equipment: Portable ventilator, cardiac monitor, suction unit, emergency meds

Execution Highlights

Showcase what made the case special or challenging.

Example:

• Coordinated across 3 continents and 8 time zones
• Completed overnight layover with in-transit team rotation
• No in-flight complications; patient stable upon arrival

Takeaways & Reflection

Provide insights or lessons learned from the mission.

Example:

• Early communication with local hospitals improves handover efficiency
• Always prepare backup oxygen plans when routing through long layovers

Related Missions

West Africa-Beijing-STCR