In-flight medical emergencies
From IDWiki
Management
- Hypoxia is normal, with oxygen saturation is baseline 90% on airplanes
- May need to estimate BP with palpation rather than auscultation
- Medications that can be given IM
Further Reading
- "Is there a doctor on board?": Practical recommendations for managing in-flight medical emergencies. CMAJ. 2018;190(8):E217-E222. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.170601