Title In-flight medical emergencies : a practical guide to preparedness and response / Jose V. Nable, William J. Brady, editors

Edition Second edition Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023]

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Description 1 online resource (221 p.) Contents Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- 1: Setting the Scene -- Introduction -- History of Handling In-Flight Medical Events -- Epidemiology of In-Flight Medical Events -- On-Board Medical Resources -- Ground-Based Consultation Services -- Challenges of In-Flight Medical Care -- Diversion -- Our Flightpath -- References -- 2: Commercial Air Transport: The History of Inflight Medical Emergencies -- References -- 3: Pathophysiology of Flight -- Introduction -- The Atmosphere -- The Gas Laws -- Dalton's Law -- Boyle's Law -- Henry's Law -- Pathophysiological Consequences of Flight Effects of Altitude -- Effects of Temperature -- Effects of Altered Humidity -- Effects of Acceleration and Deceleration -- Effects of Noise -- Effects of Vibration -- Effects of Fatigue and Stress -- Motion Sickness -- Cabin Atmosphere and the Spread of Respiratory Pathogens -- Summary -- References -- 4: Medicolegal Issues Arising from Inflight Medical Emergencies in Commercial Travel -- Introduction -- The Aviation Medical Assistance Act -- The Do Not Board List -- The Montreal Convention-International Carriers -- In-Flight Medical Encounters -- Important Considerations Before Giving Care Conclusion -- References -- 5: International Flight Considerations -- Introduction -- Background -- Differences in Medical Emergencies on International Flights -- General Medical Conditions Affected by Long-Haul International Flights -- Vector and Insect-Borne Diseases on International Flights -- Risk of Deep Venous Thromboembolism in International Travelers -- Special Medical Equipment Needs for International Flights -- Emergency Medical Kits on International Flights -- Special Areas for Critical Patients on International Flights -- Legal Issues -- Other Considerations of International Flight Future Recommendations -- References -- 6: In-Flight Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Illness -- Introduction -- Cardiac Arrest -- Acute Coronary Syndrome -- Syncope -- Congestive Heart Failure -- Summary -- References -- 7: Respiratory Emergencies -- Introduction and Epidemiology -- The Physiology of Flying -- Preparing for Air Travel -- Preflight Recommendations by Disease Process -- Obstructive Airway Disease (asthma, COPD) -- Pneumothorax/Recent Thoracic Surgery -- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) -- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) -- Interstitial Lung Disease -- Respiratory Muscle Weakness Heart Failure -- In-Flight Emergency Management -- Conclusion -- References -- 8: Neurological Illness -- The authors have nothing to disclose. Epidemiology -- Stroke -- Seizure -- Altered Mental Status -- Dizziness -- Headache -- Head Injury -- Risk Stratification -- Management -- Stroke -- Seizure -- Altered Mental Status -- Dizziness -- Headache -- Head Injury -- Documentation -- References -- 9: Psychiatric Emergencies -- Introduction -- Initial Approach -- Specific Illness -- Anxiety/Panic Disorder -- Psychosis -- Treatment Options -- Anxiety/Panic -- Agitated Patients -- Suicide Summary This book functions as a practical guide for health care professionals encountering medical emergencies during a commercial flight. A second edition to its successful predecessor, this text covers the most common emergencies encountered during flight, both general medical emergencies and those specifically tied to the effects of flying, including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological issues. Medicolegal issues are considered in depth for both United States domestic and international flights, as there is potential legal risk involved in giving medical assistance on a flight. This new edition includes expanded and updated original chapters revised based on available new research material. Additional chapters examine how to handle disruptive passengers experiencing acute behavioral issues during flight, emerging infectious diseases. This issue is particularly relevant due to COVID-19, specifically concerning the anxiety and readjustment challenges of resuming everyday travel. This edition includes a new chapter recounting the history of the handling of in-flight medical events. In-Flight Medical Emergencies, 2nd ed functions as an essential resource for physicians and all healthcare professionals who travel regularly Notes First edition: 2018 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Conclusion Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 25, 2023) Subject Medical emergencies. First aid in illness and injury. Emergencies First Aid First aid in illness and injury. Medical emergencies. Form Electronic book Author Nable, Jose V. Brady, William, 1960- ISBN 9783031324666 3031324668

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