Symptoms vary based on emergency; if patient is alert, gather as much history as possible.
Ask about past medical and surgical history, medications and compliance, and allergies.
Inquir...
First aid and CPR: If there is no pulse or not breathing, start CPR, BLS, ALS, and PALS as appropriate. Airline crew members are trained in first aid and CPR.
Ask for help: As...
The Aviation Medical Assistance Act of 1998 protects volunteer in-flight physicians from malpractice. No physician has been successfully sued in the United States for volunteerin...
Medical emergencies on airplanes are common. Most are minor.
Equipment and drugs on board airplanes vary widely.
All flights are equipped with AEDs and oxygen.
Many airlines partner with...
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