★★★★★ Bed-to-bed transport home after surgery, anywhere in the country.
Long Distance Post-Surgery Recovery Transportation
After surgery in a specialty center — cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, or transplant — patients often need to travel long distances home. NEMT provides the positioning, medications, and monitoring that make a safe recovery possible.
When long-distance NEMT is appropriate
- Discharge from out-of-state specialty hospital
- Post-op patient cannot fly commercially
- Requires positioning, oxygen, or IV in transit
What's included on the trip
- Stretcher or bed-to-bed positioning
- Medication schedule maintained
- Attendant for wound checks and repositioning
- Coordination with home health at destination
Recommended vehicle
Stretcher Sprinter with attendant
Frequently asked questions
Other condition guides
Informational only. This page is not medical advice. Travel readiness is determined by the treating physician.
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