MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Medical Emergency in the Air

Abstract

In this report, the case of the Growths has been analysed and evaluated. The case was based on the medical emergency in the flight, where the captain of the flight delivered an appropriate and practical emergency response plan through the coordination with the expert physicians. The whole case is systematically analysed using crisis management and its three phases, and emergency response plan of the flight captain to deal with the aroused medical emergency. Lastly, a recommendation for the decision taken by the flight captain has been made, and the company has been presented with possible solution to the current problem.

Abstract2

Introduction4

Background4

Aim6

Objectives6

Structure of the report7

Chapter 1: Case Study Analysis8

Chapter 2: Findings and Recommendations11

Findings11

Recommendations12

Conclusion14

Critical Reflections14

Conclusion15

References17

Appendix19

Medical Emergency in the Air

Introduction

This report is aimed to provide a critical evaluation of the present case study, which is related to the medical emergency situation in an airline. It will aim to identify the acquired decision-making criteria and the appropriateness of the implication of crisis management model. In addition, the implemented decisions will also be assessed along with the possible alternatives to resolve the medical emergency crisis will also be evaluated and proposed. Lastly, a critical reflection to the whole case study, the alternative solutions, and the leaps in the implemented decisions will be stated, in which ethical aspects of the decision making relevant to the current case study will also be addressed.

Background

Most of the airline corporations have specially trained cabin crew members, who are trained to provide the basic first aid to the passengers onboard in case of any medical emergency. These cabin crew members are also provided with the first-aid box and also with the emergency kit of drugs or medicine, as all of the aircrafts are equipped with all these basic facilities to cope with any medical emergency during the flight. However, the medical equipments and medicines, which are beyond the expertise of the trained crew members, are limited in its usage to the doctors or nurses. Moreover, there are several airlines, which have more specific and advanced equipments to deal with more critical medical emergencies.

Airlines also have accessibility to expert doctors in case of any critical medical emergency through the tele-medical centre. The tele-medical centre provides services to the airlines regarding any medical emergency onboard. In order to name one of these service providers, MedLink must be stated as it is one of the most well-known and prominent tele-medical centre. It is the service of the MedAire Global Response Center, which is located in Pheonix, Arizona, United States. This service centre is globally providing its services to more than hundred airlines, which includes all of the major airlines services of United Kingdom. This tele-medical centre has communication specialists to provide effective and efficient connection between the airlines and the service centre. It also has physicians to provide sufficient advice regarding any critical medical emergency with any passenger. It also has specially trained support staff, which can effectively converse in around 140 different ...