Kay R S
Nurse Pract. 1994 May;19(5):39, 43-6.
Studies indicate that the incidence of in-flight medical emergencies is low, yet the huge volume of air travelers create the potential for a significant number of in-flight problems. Many medical conditions are aggravated by factors in the cabin environment, such as reduced air pressure, low humidity, turbulence, and immobility. In particular, reduced cabin pressure, occurring at higher flight altitudes, produces hypoxia and expansion of body gases, which may adversely affect those with cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, head, eye, ear, nose, throat, neurological, and obstetrical disorders. The risk of in-flight medical problems can be reduced through appropriate patient evaluation and counseling prior to flight. Education of both patients and health care providers is needed to promote safe air travel.
研究表明，飞行中医疗紧急情况的发生率较低，但大量的航空旅客使得飞行中出现大量问题的可能性增加。许多医学病症会因机舱环境中的因素而加重，如气压降低、湿度低、颠簸和无法活动。特别是在较高飞行高度出现的机舱气压降低，会导致缺氧和体内气体膨胀，这可能对患有心脏、肺部、胃肠道、头部、眼睛、耳朵、鼻子、喉咙、神经和产科疾病的人产生不利影响。通过飞行前对患者进行适当的评估和咨询，可以降低飞行中出现医疗问题的风险。需要对患者和医疗服务提供者进行教育，以促进安全的航空旅行。
