Is there a Doctor on the Plane - Joe Lex

Is There a Doctor on the Plane? Summary by: Joe Lex How Common Are In-Flight Emergencies?• Occur on one in every 600 flights• 44,000 of 2.75B airline passengers / year What Are Most Common Emergencies• Lightheadedness or fainting ~37%• Respiratory problems ~12%• Nausea or vomiting ~10%• Cardiac symptoms ~8%• Seizures ~6%• Other Emergencies• Laceration ~0.3%• Cardiac arrest ~0.3%• Ear pain ~0.4%• Obstetrical or gynecological symptoms ~0.5%• Headache ~1% Who Responds to the Call?• Physician pa...