I’ve been the doctor responding to medical emergencies on a flight, and the medical kits I used contained minimal supplies.

In-flight medical emergencies occur on 1 in every 604 flights worldwide. Airline passengers who are healthcare professionals should be prepared to respond, advise the authors of a study published in ...

Reported by 84 airlines, the overall incidence of in-flight medical events was 39 per 1 million passenger enplanements worldwide. Aircraft diversion occurred in 1.7% of events, most commonly for ...

Dr. Jacquelyn Lacera suffered a medical emergency on an American Airlines flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles. Emily Haley, an emergency room physician assistant, helped stabilize Lacera using an AED.

The National Transportation and Safety Board released a preliminary report last week detailing the events that led up to the ...

Emergency crews responded to Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Saturday after an American Airlines flight reported an odor shortly before landing. Flight 1784 from Chicago O'Hare to Charlotte ...

Karen Good became a flight nurse after being inspired by the care a friend received following a car accident. Flight nurses provide advanced medical care in the confined space of a helicopter, working ...

For pilots, staying airborne isn’t just about skill, it’s also about staying certified. Regular medical examinations are a critical part of maintaining a pilot’s license, ensuring every aviator meets ...