Conscientious neurologists treat in-flight epilepsy
| Autor: | Graves S, Penry Jk, Spudis Ev |
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| Rok vydání: | 1994 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Epilepsy business.industry Human factors and ergonomics Poison control Epileptic attack medicine.disease Suicide prevention Occupational safety and health Surgery Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Family medicine Injury prevention medicine Aerospace Medicine Humans Neurology (clinical) Aviation medicine business Aviation Physician's Role |
| Zdroj: | Archives of neurology. 51(5) |
| ISSN: | 0003-9942 |
| Popis: | What is the likelihood that a neurologist would be asked to help manage an epileptic attack in one of the 500 million Americans expected to fly next year? During a 30-year career exposure, we calculate the risks to vary widely between 4% and 60%, depending on plane size, the recreational attitudes and ages of fellow travelers, and flight durations. Long flights with elderly travelers to small medical centers are riskier. We endorse samaritanism. Quick differential diagnosis may be the most valuable contribution. We do not suggest that physicians carry antiepileptic medications. ( Arch Neurol . 1994;51:519-520) |
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