Double pump. Blood carries oxygen and many other substances around your body. Oxygen from your blood reacts with sugar in your cells to make energy. The waste product of this process, carbon dioxide, is carried away from your cells in your blood. Your heart is a single organ, but it acts as a double pump.
On average, an ambulance company will charge anywhere from $350 to as much as $2,000 for a trip without insurance. Even with health insurance, an ambulance ride may not be covered 100 percent. According to this LaTimes.com article, a patient was billed more than $1,538 for her ambulance ride.
1 On average, charges accrued for an air ambulance can range anywhere from approximately $10,000 to $35,000 or more. 2  The cost is going to depend on the distance flown, the type of aircraft, the needs of the patient, and the current cost of fuel.ips to know: 1  Each year, more than 500,000 patients are flown by means of medial helicopters or small planes. 2  An air ambulance is ideal for those who need to travel more than 300 miles for specialized medical services.