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The Risks of Medical Air Transport and How to Mitigate Them

Medical air transport typically takes one-third to one-half as long as ground transport, but there are risks that come with this speedier mode of transportation. Flying can contribute to lower levels of oxygen in the body’s tissues, dehydration, blood clots, and excess noise and vibration for the patient. Cramped conditions and the skill of the…

Medical Documents to Travel With: A List to Review Before You Leave Home

Before you leave on a trip, you probably check your itinerary, whether you locked the front door, and whether you packed your toothbrush. But you may overlook an important consideration before long-distance travel—are there medical documents to travel with, and which ones are the most important? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Tips on How to Avoid Norovirus on a Cruise

Last year, there were 14 outbreaks of norovirus illness on U.S. cruise ships – a 10-year high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CC) Vessel Sanitation program. By early March 2024, there had been one outbreak reported, which sickened 92 passengers. Although norovirus illnesses are rarely deadly, the symptoms can quickly…

How Do You Transport a Sick Person on a Plane?

If you’ve taken a commercial airline flight recently, you have firsthand experience with cramped seating, minimal legroom, and narrow aisles. If you’re generally healthy and have good mobility, the experience may have been uncomfortable but manageable. Now imagine you’re seriously ill, far from home, and your insurance doesn't cover an air ambulance. The question then…