In-Flight Emergencies at 35,000 Feet
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چکیده
Medical emergencies that occur in co~~~merc i a l jet aircraft create unique and challenging situations. Providing medical c x e with limited resources, space, support personnel, and equipment creates a suboptimal environment for those physicians who voks~nteer to provide care. Furthermore, some pl~ysicians may "a reluctant to voltenleer to assist in such emergencies gsven the current litigious environ~maent. Emergency 7hysicians often provide emergency care in disorganized situations with limited resources. PJe describe three cases which highlight several issues related to the provision of emergency cxe in com~ercial airlines:
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دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005