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In-Flight Medical Emergencies handled by our doctors
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Cabin Attendant: Vomiting
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.
Passenger: Five Year Old Child Fever
In a recent MedLink interaction, a flight crew member requested assistance for a five-year-old passenger who developed a bronchial cough and fever during a flight from Cape Town to Dubai. The crew sought to arrange a doctor's appointment upon the family's arrival at their hotel. MedLink confirmed that they could facilitate a doctor's appointment for the following morning at the hotel where the family would be staying. The crew provided the hotel details and requested a morning appointment, preferably around 9 a.m. MedLink planned to coordinate with a doctor who could make house calls and update the family upon their arrival. This situation underscores MedAire's commitment to providing comprehensive medical support, ensuring passengers receive appropriate care even during their travels.
Passenger: Chest Pain
In a recent MedLink consultation, a flight crew from Germany requested advice regarding a pregnant passenger. A pressurization issue required the cabin altitude to be increased to 9,500 feet, raising safety concerns for the passenger in her second trimester. A MedLink doctor advised that this cabin altitude should be safe for about an hour. The doctor recommended providing low-flow oxygen to ensure the passenger's comfort further and mitigate any concerns. This incident highlights MedAire's commitment to delivering expert medical assistance, ensuring passenger safety and reassurance even during atypical flight situations.
Passenger: Pregnancy Complications
In a recent MedLink interaction, a crew member from an aircraft in Germany sought advice concerning a pregnant passenger onboard. Due to a pressurization issue, the cabin needed to be raised to 9,500 feet, raising concerns about the passenger, who was six months into her pregnancy. The MedLink physician provided guidance, advising that maintaining this cabin altitude for roughly an hour should be safe. However, to ensure the passenger's comfort and allay any concerns, the doctor recommended administering low-flow oxygen. This scenario underscores MedAire's dedication to providing expert medical support, ensuring both safety and peace of mind for all passengers, even in unusual circumstances.