In-Flight Medical Emergencies
A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response
1st Edition
Published on 22. March 2018
XV, 186 pages
978-3-319-74234-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a practical guide for health care professionals encountering medical emergencies during commercial flight. Health care providers should consider responding to emergencies during flight as there are often no other qualified individuals on board. 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. Additional chapters are dedicated to pre-flight clearance and the role non-physician healthcare providers can play.
In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response
is an essential resource for not only physicians but all healthcare professionals who travel regularly.
Reviews / Votes
"In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response is a practical guide for health care professionals encountering medical emergencies during commercial flights. It is helpful and informative . ." (Didier Payen, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 128 (28), February, 2019)"It is written primarily for physicians, in any specialty and nurses, but it does include a chapter for other healthcare providers who travel by air. . This is a concise, comprehensive overview for in-flight medical emergencies. It covers systems-based complaints, but also addresses legal issues and other considerations including pre-flight clearance and interactions with ground-based medical services. The book is substantial, even including basic science pathophysiology related to airplane travel." (Michael D. Zwank, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2018)
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
XV, 186 p. 8 illus., 4 illus. in color.
File size
2,72 MB
ISBN-13
978-3-319-74234-2 (9783319742342)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-74234-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Jose V. Nable | William J. Brady
In-Flight Medical Emergencies
A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response
E-Book
07/2023
2nd Edition
Springer
€106.99
Available for download
Additional editions
Jose V. Nable | William Brady
In-Flight Medical Emergencies
A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response
Book
04/2018
1st Edition
Springer
€106.99
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Persons
Jose V. Nable, MD, is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Medical Director at Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service.
William Brady, MD, is Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Operational Medical Director of Albemarle County Fire Rescue. He has worked extensively in travel medicine and related inflight medical events.
William Brady, MD, is Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Operational Medical Director of Albemarle County Fire Rescue. He has worked extensively in travel medicine and related inflight medical events.
Content
Introduction.- Pathophysiology of Flight.- Medicolegal Issues Arising from Inflight Medical Emergencies in Commercial Travel.- International Flight Considerations.- In-Flight Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Illness.- Respiratory Emergencies.- Neurological Illness.- Psychiatric Emergencies.- Pediatric Considerations.- Obstetrics and Gynecology Considerations.- Infectious Disease.- Other Presentations.- Preflight Medical Clearance.- Preflight Therapies to Minimize Medical Risk Associated with Commercial Air Travel.- Ground Based Medical Support.- Use of Commercial Aircraft for Emergency Patient Transport.- Responding As a Non-Physician Healthcare Provider.
