Transportation of bedridden patients

Bed-to-bed transportation. Medical escort, specialized transport and help with stairs.

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Transportation of bedridden patients

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Who is this service for?

Patients after surgery and injuries

Safe transportation home after strokes, surgeries or injuries. We transfer from the hospital bed and carefully deliver you to your room.

Patients who need procedures

Transportation for MRI, CT, X-ray or regular dialysis. Our crew accompanies you to the procedure, waits and safely brings you back.

People in recovery and rehabilitation

Comfortable transfer to sanatoriums, rehabilitation centers or care homes while keeping the patient stable during the trip.

Elderly people with limited mobility

Help for relatives when changing residence. We fully take on all physical effort including stair descent and ascent.

What is included in the service

Included in the price


  • Dispatch of a specialized ambulance to the specified address.
  • Basic medical examination before departure (blood pressure, pulse).
  • Careful transfer of the patient onto medical stretchers.
  • Stair descent and ascent by our crew.
  • Continuous medical monitoring of the patient during the trip.
  • Transportation directly to the bed at the destination.
  • 1–2 seats in the cabin for accompanying relatives.

How does transportation work?

01

Preparation

The crew arrives on site, the medic examines the patient and measures basic vitals.

02

Transfer

Attendants use soft stretchers or a chair for safe and careful stair descent.

03

Transportation

The patient is secured on a cushioned stretcher while the medic monitors their condition throughout the route.

04

Placement

After arrival the crew carefully brings the patient inside and transfers them to their bed.

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Transport and equipment

Modern ambulances specially prepared for comfortable transportation of low-mobility patients. We have all the necessary equipment for stair descent and stabilization during the trip.

Medical equipment


  • Medical stretcher with multi-level cushioning
  • Soft stretchers (sheets) for narrow corridors
  • Specialized stair chair for elevators
  • Oxygen equipment (cylinders and concentrators)
  • Cardiac monitor and defibrillator
  • Climate control system (autonomous heating and air conditioning)

Medical support on the road

We agree on the level of escort with the manager at the request stage, depending on the patient's condition.

Paramedic

Ideal for stable patients. The specialist monitors blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels throughout the trip.

Doctor

For patients with a more complex diagnosis or during long intercity routes. The doctor can adjust therapy and make decisions en route.

Resuscitation team

For critical conditions requiring continuous monitoring and readiness for emergency actions during transportation.

What documents will be needed

What you need for transportation

Transportation document checklist

Document list


  • Passport or other ID document of the patient.
  • Medical history discharge summary or doctor's referral.
  • Referral or documents from the destination facility (if going to a hospital, rehabilitation center or hospice).
  • Contact details of a relative or person who will meet the patient on site.

Medical transportation pricing

No. Route Estimated cost
01 City transportation 1800 UAH

02 Regional transportation from 25 UAH/km

03 Transportation across Ukraine from 25 UAH/km

04 Transportation across Europe from 30 UAH/km

05 Oxygen support from 300 UAH

06 Meeting/escorting a bedridden patient at the airport 2100 UAH

07 Stair carry in buildings without elevator (patient weight up to 80 kg) 100 UAH/floor

08 Stair carry in buildings without elevator (patient weight from 80 kg) from 21,000 UAH
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FAQ about this service

Grouped answers to the most common questions about MedExpress medical transportation.

Is stair carry really included in the price and not charged separately?

Basic stair descent and ascent by the crew is included in the standard service. Additional charges may apply only in complex cases — for example, very narrow stairs or patient weight over 80 kg.

Can you wait during CT or MRI and bring the patient back home?

Yes. We organize escort for diagnostic procedures: the crew delivers the patient, waits for the examination to finish and safely brings them back.

Do you transport patients on oxygen?

Yes, our ambulances have oxygen equipment — cylinders and concentrators. When you request a trip we clarify oxygen needs and select suitable transport.

How much does transportation of a bedridden patient cost in Lviv?

The estimated cost for city transportation is from 1800 UAH. We calculate the exact price after clarifying the address, floor and patient condition.

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