Setting the Scene. Jose V. Nable and William J. Brady. Chapter provides the reader with an overview of
the goals and objectives of the book.
2. History of Medicine in the Skies. Authors to be announced. Chapter will discuss how in-flight medical
events have historically be handled, and how the dynamic has changed over the years.
3. Pathophysiology of Flight. Geoffrey Ramin. Chapter familiarizes the reader with how the physics of flight
can contribute to the development of acute medical events.
4. Medicolegal Issues Arising from InFlight Medical Emergencies in Commercial Travel. J. Gregory Webb
and E. Kyle McNew. Chapter focuses on the legal implications of responding to an inflight medical event.
5. International Flight Considerations. Terrance Mulligan. This chapter discusses the nuances of being a
volunteer responder during an international flight (such as legal implications).
6. In-Flight Evaluation and Management of Cardiac Illness. Francois-Xavier Duchateau, Tobias Gauss,
Matthew Beardmore, and Laurent Verner. Cardiac illnesses (from cardiac arrest to acute myocardial
infarction) are reviewed.
7. Respiratory Emergencies. Kami Hu. Pulmonary illnesses (such as acute asthma exacerbation) are
discussed.
8. Neurologic Illness. Sara A. Hefton and Wan-Tsu Cheng. Neurologic diseases (such as acute stroke) are
reviewed.
9. Psychiatric Emergencies. Ryan Spangler. Behavioral emergencies (such as acute psychosis) are discussed.
10. Managing the Disruptive Passenger. Authors to be announced. Chapter will discuss strategies on how to
manage passengers experiencing potentially disruptive and violent behavior.
11. Pediatric Considerations. Kathleen Stephanos. Chapter discusses medical issues specific to children
passengers.
12. Obstetrics and Gynecology Considerations. Sarah H. Sommerkamp, Jason M Franasiak, Sarah Dubbs, and
Priya Kuppasamy. Chapter focuses on OB/GYN issues (such as childbirth).
13. Common Infectious Diseases. Christina Tupe and Tu Nguen. Chapter discusses common infectious
diseases to consider during flight (such as influenza).
14. Novel Emerging Infections. Authors to be announced. Chapter focuses on newly emerging infections that
may impact airline passengers (such as COVID-19, viral hemorrhagic fevers, etc).
15. Other Acute Presentations. Christina Tupe and Barrie Bostick. Chapter discusses other acute conditions
not covered in preceding chapters.
16. Preflight Medical Clearance: Nonurgent travel. William J Brady, Lauren B Brady, Jose V Nable. Chapter
provides guidance on how to clear patients to travel nonurgently via passenger airline.
17. Preflight Therapies to Minimize Medical Risk Associated with Commercial Air Travel. Sara Sutherland
and Robert O’Conner. Chapter discusses mitigation strategies for patients to reduce to risk of the
development of acute medical events during travel.
