In-Flight Sudden Cardiac Arrest (IFCA) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use (IMAGE)

Elsevier

In-Flight Sudden Cardiac Arrest (IFCA) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use

Caption

A new comprehensive literature review in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology highlights systemic and policy shortcomings of current aviation safety standards, and recommends regulated and mandated automated external defibrillators (AEDs), standardized cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) protocols, and integration of telemedicine.

Credit

Credit: Canadian Journal of Cardiology / Bassi et al.

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