Titlebook: In-Flight Medical Emergencies; A Practical Guide to Jose V. Nable,William Brady Book 20181st edition Springer International Publishing AG,

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International Flight Considerations,with long-haul aircrafts—such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 LR now capable of extending flight times to 18–20 h—it is likely that the incidence of in-flight medical emergencies will continue to increase in the coming years. International air travel in particular combines long-haul, extended flig

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In-Flight Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Illness,c arrest is fortunately quite rare (0.3% of in-flight emergencies) but is responsible for 86% of in-flight events resulting in death. The introduction of automated external defibrillators (AED) on-board definitely changed the management of this condition. Diversion should be promptly considered if C

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Respiratory Emergencies,cies can be managed with supplemental oxygen and an inhaler, an awareness of the effects of flying and the tools on hand will assist responding providers in improving the outcomes of more serious emergencies. Physicians can prepare their patients for air travel by optimizing their underlying pulmona

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Psychiatric Emergencies,entally, and emotionally. The task can be even more daunting when called upon to assess and intervene while confined and restricted to the space and resources of a mid-flight aircraft. This chapter aims to educate the provider on some of the most common psychiatric related situations likely to be en

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Pediatric Considerations,atients require special considerations for care due to differences in anatomy and pathophysiology. However, in many instances, adaptations can be made to adult treatments to aid in pediatric care. This chapter reviews a variety of illnesses with specific pediatric considerations for management.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology Considerations,c changes make flight more dangerous for pregnant women. This chapter discusses specific in-flight obstetric and gynecologic emergencies: vaginal bleeding, labor and delivery, eclampsia, pulmonary embolism, and cardiac arrest. The chapter reviews options and treatment in this unique resource-limited

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