jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 May 31, 2006 I just got a call from a friend. He was injured today while skydiving in Mexico. He fractured his pelvis. I'm frantically trying to find a medical ambulance to get him from the hospital in Playa del carmen (60 miles from Cancun) to the US. So far, I've been quoted roughly $21,000 for this service. Does anyone know of a company that does medical transport from Mexico to the US for a reasonable amount of money?Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #2 May 31, 2006 Look up doctors without boarders. They can probable help you out.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ematteo 0 #3 May 31, 2006 QuoteLook up doctors without boarders. They can probable help you out. Not sure if MSF do transport but they might make a referral (info below). Also, you could contact the folks who run BASE trips to the cave of the swallows in Mexico. They have probably at least planned for this type of thing. http://aerialextreme.com/cb/leaders.html You can reach the U.S. offices of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) by any of the means listed below. U.S. Headquarters 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001-5004 (212) 679-6800 (phone) (212) 679-7016 (fax) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #4 May 31, 2006 I work for a small private ambulance company in the High Desert area of So. Cal (Ridgecrest). We'd be no help to you, but I will ask around at work. Some of the guys have been around forever and might have some suggestions. Unfortunately 21 grand sounds about right, ridiculous but true. Good luck dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 May 31, 2006 Thanks to everyone that replied. I passed the numbers on to my friend's wife and I think they are on the way home as I type this message.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #6 May 31, 2006 he has a fractured pelvis, is it stablelized? is he currently on any machines? where you looking to be flown or ground transport? I have transported by ground a pelvis injury and we drove just a little over 70 miles to the recieving hosp. Other then the pain med issue it was a very minimal transport. any reason your family can't do the transport? Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #7 May 31, 2006 Taken care of?? ed------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #8 May 31, 2006 He was injured in Mexico and wanted to come home to Washington DC for his surgery. He is finally on his way home - I just hope that his insurance covers some of the expense : (Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #9 May 31, 2006 son of a bitch! just got your email. this weekend won't end!!! nate, hon, heal fast! i will try to swing by and pay you a visit and bring you some get well soon goodies. dayum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
