Training Family Medicine Residents to Prevent and Respond to In-flight Emergencies

Victoria Udezi; Philip Day; Nora Gimpel

doi:10.1007/s40670-021-01302-1

Training Family Medicine Residents to Prevent and Respond to In-flight Emergencies

Victoria Udezi, Philip Day, Nora Gimpel

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Abstract

In-flight emergencies (IFE) reportedly occur globally in about 1 in 604 flights¹. During training, family medicine (FM) residents acquire the skills necessary to counsel patients who are at risk, provide comprehensive management, and respond in emergent situations. The purpose of this study was to assess FM resident’s knowledge about IFE, counseling, and attitudes towards responding to IFEs. A 15-question survey was sent to FM residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. IFE training options were also reviewed. Survey results revealed gaps in knowledge, yet a willingness to assist if necessary. A didactic IFE training format was found to be more achievable.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1263-1265
Number of pages	3
Journal	Medical Science Educator
Volume	31
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-021-01302-1
State	Published - Aug 2021

Keywords

Community medicine
Emergency response
Family medicine
In-flight emergencies
Public health

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Education

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