What to do if you fall ill on a flight: What health services are available, know precautions and rescue methods and 7 important things

Last Thursday, there was a huge commotion in the Indigo flight from New Delhi to Varanasi. Because, the AC of the flight was not working. As a result, due to heat and suffocation, the health of three female passengers collapsed, while one female passenger became unconscious. One such incident took place on August 15 in a flight from Varanasi to Mumbai, in which a passenger's health suddenly deteriorated in the ongoing flight and he fell from his seat and became unconscious. After this, the flight made an emergency landing in Bhopal and the passenger was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Although health emergencies can arise anytime and anywhere, the biggest problem arises when we are in the air thousands of feet above the ground. In such a situation, our preparations from health to safety should be in advance. So, today in 'Work News' we will talk about flight travel safety. You will also know that- Expert: Dr. Urvi Maheshwari, General Physician, Jainova Shelby Hospital (Mumbai) Q- Why is it important to read and know Flight Safety Manual? Answer: To avoid any kind of injury in flight or to deal with emergency situations, flight attendants give a safety briefing before every flight. This usually lasts for two to six minutes. Passengers also receive a safety manual paper at their seat. Briefings by flight attendants are given through audio or video, including very important and basic things like – Q- What items should be carried while traveling on a flight? Answer- Be it a long haul or short haul flight, it is very important to pack all the basic essentials before travelling. Prepare a checklist before the trip, so that you don't forget anything important at the last minute. Always carry these items given in the graphic along with your other essentials. Q- What things should be taken care of while traveling by flight? Answer: To make the flight journey comfortable, definitely follow these points given in the graphic. Question- What to do if you suddenly feel ill while traveling? Answer- Dr. Urvi Maheshwari says that due to changes in air pressure, passengers may face problems like vomiting, headache, dizziness, blood clots, tinnitus (whistling sound in the ears). In such a situation, keep a first aid kit with you from home, which should include cough, cold, fever, headache, glucose or common pain killers. If you feel unwell, notify the flight attendant immediately so that they can assist you with an emergency medical kit or arrange for an emergency landing of the flight. Q- Which people should take special precautions while traveling by flight? Answer- Dr. Urvi Maheshwari says that in case of certain illnesses and health conditions we should take special precautions while traveling by flight. Special care should be taken in case of flu or viral infection, heart disease or blood pressure problem. Apart from this, if one has an ear or sinus infection, he should consult his doctor before traveling by flight. Q- What is Traveler's Thrombosis? Answer- Traveler's thrombosis is a condition caused by sitting in one position for long periods of time. This leads to blood clotting, i.e. the formation of blood clots. In this condition, there may be leg pain or leg swelling. Prolonged blood clots can affect the oxygen supply to the rest of the body. Travelers' risk of thrombosis increases when traveling on long-haul flights because one has to sit in one place with a seat belt for many hours. These travelers are at increased risk of travelers' thrombosis Q- What things should travelers be aware of to avoid the risk of thrombosis? Answer: You can avoid the risk of traveler's thrombosis by following these tips below.

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