Cabin Attendant: Vomiting
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In a recent MedLink interaction, a flight crew from an aircraft en route to Narita sought assistance for a crew member in her early 30s exhibiting symptoms consistent with food poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhoea. With five hours remaining in the flight, the crew requested medical advice to manage the situation.
Dr. Ludwig from MedLink advised administering a Phenergan 25mg tablet to help with nausea and suggested oral rehydration using ginger ale or a similar beverage. He also advised maintaining good hygiene practices, emphasising hand washing.
Later, the crew reported the patient experiencing numbness in her hands. Dr. Ludwig suggested that this might result from hyperventilation due to anxiety or rapid breathing and recommended breathing exercises using an air sickness bag to alleviate the symptoms.
MedLink provided reassurance and further advised administering Pepto-Bismol to the patient as needed, highlighting the comprehensive support MedAire offers to manage health concerns on board and ensure safety and comfort during flights.
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