Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.
2020 Apr;30(1):3-17. 10.46246/KJAsEM.30.1.3.
Korean Guideline for Managing In-flight Medical Events
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea
- 2Aeromedical Center of Korean Air, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2502677
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.46246/KJAsEM.30.1.3
Abstract
- The cabin environment has many physiological effects on commercial aircraft passengers and medical providers, and environmental stress factors exist. Therefore, it is important for medical providers to understand the effects of aviation physiology and cabin environment on the human body. It should also be remembered that these physiological changes and environmental stress factors can affect passengers as well as flight crew and also medical equipment. Providing medical assistance during a flight offers a number of unique challenges including lower cabin pressure, tight quarters, crowded conditions, and loud background noise. The purpose of this Korean guideline is to offer an overview on various in-flight emergencies that could be anticipated and to outline treatment priorities.
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