Medical Events
Enumerate acute in-flight health problems that can cause diversions.
Heart attack, cardiac arrest, seizures, severe allergic reactions, diabetic episodes, DVT, asthma, poisoning, decompression sickness, childbirth, severe injuries
What is Crew Incapacitation?
The inability of a crew member to perform duties due to physiological factors
What is first aid kit?
medical kit accessible to the flight attendants
Initial action of ATC?
Acknowledging the emergency declaration
Contributing Factors
Elderly passengers
chronic diseases
pregnancy
alcohol abuse
long flights
turbulence
fear of flying
stress
Causes of Incapacitation?
Hypoxia, suffocation, food poisoning, medical conditions, malicious acts
What is medical emergency kit?
It's a medical emergency kit is carried on the aircraft sealed and has to be used only by medical professionals as it contains serious drugs.
What principle should ATCOs follow in ?
ASSIST principle
What is a Medical Emergency?
An acute health problem that poses a risk to passengers or crew, potentially requiring diversion.
What are Prevention Methods in crew Incapacitation?
Proper pressurization/oxygen use
staggered crew meals
adequate rest
What is Medlink?
Some airlines utilize MedLink, a service providing real-time consultation with medical professionals on the ground.
Decode ASSIST principle?
A - Acknowledge
S - Separate
S - Silence
I - Inform
S - Support
T - Time