In-Flight Medical Emergencies : A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response / edited by Jose V. Nable, William J. Brady.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nable, Jose V.

Contributor:

Brady, William J.

Series:

Medicine Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emergency medicine.

Emergency medical services.

Internal medicine.

Emergency Medicine.

Emergency Services.

Internal Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Emergency Medicine.

Emergency Services.

Internal Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

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 ofresuming 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.

Contents:

Setting the Scene

Commercial Air Transport: The History of Inflight Medical Emergencies

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

The Disruptive Passenger In-Flight

Pediatric Considerations

Obstetrics and Gynecology Considerations

Infectious Disease

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Other Presentations

Preflight Medical Clearance: Non-urgent Travel via Commercial Aircraft

Pre-flight Therapies to Minimize Medical Risk Associated with Commercial Air Travel

Ground Based Medical Support

Use of Commercial Aircraft for Emergency Patient Transport

Pediatric Considerations.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Nable, Jose V. In-Flight Medical Emergencies

ISBN:

3-031-32466-8

OCLC:

1389614237