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Case Study

Passenger Reports Chest Pains on a Flight from London to Dubai

International SOS, with the support of MedAire's MedLink and MedSupply aviation kits, assist flight crew members in chest pain emergencies during flights.

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Overview:

MedSupply aviation kits application and MedLink support to flight crew members in chest pain emergency during flight.

Problem:

An executive travelling on a corporate jet complains of chest pain shortly after taking off on a flight from London to Dubai.

Solution:

The flight attendant on board quickly called MedLink and explained the situation to the doctor. MedLink doctor diagnosed the passenger with angina and prescribed a drug from MedSupply’s Advanced Aviation Medical Kit on board to stabilise the passenger. The passenger was transferred to the cardiac hospital after landing near Dubai.

Impact:

Comprehensive solutions to mitigate risks to crew, passengers, and guests. The result is the ability of crewmembers to provide timely, accurate care with the guidance of MedAire’s medical experts.