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

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 flight...