Air Medical Service
To request aeromedical service simply call 1-800-582-LIFE (5433)
The LifeNet Air flight program is the oldest air ambulance service in the state of Arkansas.
The flight program, which began in 1983 as St. Michael's AirLife, has now flown over 11,000 accident free
medical missions. Read how AirLife grew into a full ambulance service in Texas and Arkansas.
Since 1988, LifeNet also offers ground ambulance services.
Patients Who Need LifeNet Air Transport:
- Near drowning or hypothermia situations
- Cardiovascular emergencies such as irregular heart rhythm, shock, acute coronary syndrome, thrombolytic therapy, unstable angina or pacing
- Obstetrical emergencies such as premature labor, hypertension
- Respiratory emergencies, including adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), asthma, chronic COPD or anaphylaxis
- Life threatening injuries from motor vehicle, farming, industrial or hunting accidents
- Penetrating injuries such as gunshot or stab wounds
- Spinal cord injuries and/or trauma with neuro impairment or respiratory distress
- Partial or total amputation of an extremity excluding digits
- Severe burns of face, neck, chest, or inhalation burns including burns with respiratory distress
- Neurological emergencies such as head injuries with altered level of consciousness
Information Needed When Contacting LifeNet Air:
- Call 1-800-582-5433
- Requester's Name
- Location of Patient
- Receiving Facility
- Referring and Receiving Physician Names
- Patient's Condition and/or Chief Complaint
- Special Patient Needs Such As Pacemaker, Ventilator, Arterial Lines, need for intubation or special intravenous medications