The aeromedical transport of critically ill patients has become an integral part of practicing
medicine on a global scale. The development of reliable portable medical equipment allows …

Commercial aviation in‐flight emergencies are relatively common, so it is likely that a doctor
travelling frequently by air will receive a call for help at some stage in their career. These …

BTS recommendations for managing passengers with stable respiratory disease planning
air travel were published in Thorax in 2011. 1 This followed original guidance published in …

Delaune EF III, Lucas RH, Illig P. In-flight medical events and aircraft diversions: one airline's
experience. Avait Space Environ Med 2003; 74: 62–8 Background: An aging population …

Medical emergencies in the air are topical. This study, undertaken by the Faculty of
Prehospital Care at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, analyses retrospectively …

At the present time, commercial aircraft cabins are required to be pressurized to the
equivalent of 8,000 feet or less. Although in-flight medical emergencies are infrequent, some …

Patients with respiratory diseases may be at risk during flight because at cruising altitude an
important hypobaric hypoxia may occur. The only absolute contraindications to flying in …

Medical emergencies may arise on board commercial airlines. Although infrequent, such
events annually affect a substantial number of air travelers. Physicians should be aware of …

Physicians are frequently asked to give medical “permission” or “clearance” for a patient
who wishes to undertake a trip or pursue a new physical activity. The patient may be seeking …

Travel is associated with health risks, particularly for those with underlying medical
conditions. In most cases these risks can be anticipated and mitigated with special attention …