In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Practical Guide to Preparedness and Response - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 303132465X ISBN 13: 9783031324659

Publisher: Springer, 2023

Synopsis

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 everydaytravel. This edition includes a new chapter recounting the history of the handling of in-flight medical events.

In-Flight Medical Emergencies, 2^nd ed functions as an essential resource for physicians and all healthcare professionals who travel regularly.

About this title

About the Author

Jose V. Nable, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Department of Emergency Medicine

Washington, DC 20007

William J. Brady, MD

Department of Emergency Medicine

University of Virginia Health System

Charlottesville, VA 22908

Jose V. Nable, MD, is Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Medical Director at Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service and an emergency physician with MedStar Health.

 William J. 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.

From the Back Cover

 

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, 2^nd ed functions as an essential resource for physicians and all healthcare professionals who travel regularly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 303132465X
• ISBN 13: 9783031324659
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 230
• Editor: Nable Jose V., Brady William J.