Air approval criteria

Active clinical management	Patient requires: ambulatory oxygen regular catheterisation frequent nebuliser therapy (less than four hourly), or a patient has a health condition that will be worsened by or difficult to manage during lengthy private vehicle or public transport travel a patient who needs to travel in one day to return for dialysis will meet the air approval criteria.
Musculoskeletal instability	A patient has a bone fracture that has not been stabilised or a musculoskeletal disorder and constant movement during lengthy private vehicle or public transport travel would compromise their healing or treatment outcome.
Pain management	A patient: is experiencing post-operative pain (within two weeks of an operation) has bone metastases has a prolapsed (herniated) disc or, has severe pain that will be worsened during lengthy private vehicle or public transport travel.
Restricted mobility	A patient: has a spinal cord injury or needs significant assistance moving which prevents them travelling by private vehicle or public transport.
Urgency	A patient needs urgent treatment (non-emergency) that is arranged at short notice, and it would be unreasonable / impossible for them to travel to their appointment by private vehicle or public transport in time for treatment. Patients with pre-planned treatment will not meet the air approval criteria.