Τρίτη 9 Μαΐου 2017

In-flight treatment of allergic emergencies and asthma Treating medical emergencies during flight is a major challenge and air travel is an important concern for subjects with asthma and a history of a SAR. The resources to treat allergic emergencies are somewhat limited. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration requires the inclusion of epinephrine in medical kits carried on board [18]. These emergency medical kits typically contain the following medications [19]: Aqueous epinephrine (adrenaline) 1:10000 and 1:1000 dilution. Albuterol (salbutamol) for nebulization. Bronchodilator aerosol inhaler. Cortisol (hydrocortisone). Antihistamines tablets and injectable (commonly diphenhydramine). A recommendation from this World Allergy Organization (WAO) expert group for in-flight treatment of a SAR and AE is: a) For AE, inhaled bronchodilator and oxygen. Consider an oral, intramuscular or intravenous corticosteroid for moderate to severe symptoms and intramuscular epinephr

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