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Aeromedical evacuation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  910667     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Physicians who use aircraft to transport patients should be familiar with the general principles of altitude physiology, the basic characteristics of aircraft and the specific medical problems which are encountered in an aviation environment. Hypoxia, gas expansion and acceleration forces are common effects of air travel which must be anticipated and avoided in acutely ill patients. Provision of supplemental oxygen, use of decompressive tubes and proper positioning of the patient may obviate or minimize these problems.
Authors:
E J Reddick
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American family physician     Volume:  16     ISSN:  0002-838X     ISO Abbreviation:  Am Fam Physician     Publication Date:  1977 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-11-30     Completed Date:  1977-11-30     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1272646     Medline TA:  Am Fam Physician     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  154-60     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aerospace Medicine*
Aircraft
Anemia
Anoxia / etiology
Burns / therapy
Cardiovascular Diseases
Epilepsy / etiology
Female
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Humans
Lung Diseases
Motion Sickness
Pregnancy
Skull Fractures
Transportation of Patients*

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