Most Common Inflight Medical Emergencies

In-flight Medical Emergencies | AAFP

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A review of 49,000 in-flight medical emergencies found syncope or near-syncope to be the most common emergency category with a prevalence of 32.7%. 22 Patients often have initial mild...

In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Review - PubMed

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Importance: In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) are common and occur in a complex environment with limited medical resources. Health care personnel are often …

In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Review | Cardiology - JAMA

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A total of 14 articles described the relative frequency of medical conditions comprising IMEs aboard commercial aircraft . 1-3,5-15 …

Outcomes of Medical Emergencies on Commercial …

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The Most Common Medical Emergencies on Flights …

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The top in-flight medical emergencies, according to the same study, are light headedness/loss of consciousness (37.4 percent), respiratory symptoms (12.1 percent), nausea or vomiting (9.5 percent ...

Management of In-flight Medical Emergencies

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In one study, neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory problems are responsible for the most serious events during flight and accounted for the majority of emergency landings. 2,4 …

In-flight Medical Emergencies - PubMed

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When in-flight medical emergencies occur, volunteer physicians should have knowledge about the most common in-flight medical incidents, know what is available in on-board …

In-Flight Medical Emergencies — NUEM Blog

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Other common complaints include GI symptoms (15%), respiratory symptoms (10-12%), cardiovascular complaints (7-8%), seizure or post-ictal state (6%), psychiatric (4%), allergic reaction (2%), …

The most common in-flight medical emergencies - Advisory

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The most common emergencies involved: Lightheadedness or fainting (37.4% of emergencies); Respiratory problems (12.1%); Nausea or vomiting (9.5%); …

7 Most Common Medical Emergencies | Health For Teens

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1. Bleeding. Cuts and wounds cause bleeding, but severe injury can also cause internal bleeding that you can’t see. 2. Breathing difficulties. There can be a number of reasons …