Health aspects onboard of aircrafts

Every year, approximately 4 billion people worldwide travel by commercial air transport 1 out of 20 000 passengers will experience acute medical problems/emergencies during a flight When in-flight medical emergencies occur, health care providers should understand environmental and physiological factors, mind medical resources on board and take into account, that passengers Most in-flight medical emergencies were related to gastrointestinal symptoms (33 %), syncope (33 %), acute coronary syndrome (8 %), seizures (6 %), apoplexy (2 %), as well as headaches In-flight medical emergencies occur with relative frequency Medical staff should be prepared to render care while traveling and must also be aware of the medically austere environment, its related limitations on prudent practice, and the associated liabilities surrounding the delivery of in-flight medical care