ETIHAD AIRWAYS FITNESS TO FLY（阿提哈德航空飞行健身）.pdfVIP

ETIHAD AIRWAYS FITNESS TO FLY GUIDELINES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEDICAL CLEARANCE A physician who does not specialize in or has experience with aeromedical transportation, may not be fully familiar with all the particular medical challenges involved or the stresses to which a patient will be exposed when travelling by air. The decision of whether or not a guest is fit to travel, remains that of the Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC) INDICATIONS FOR MEDICAL CLEARANCE Medical clearance is required if the guest : 1. suffers from any condition which is believed to be actively contagious and communicable; 2. because of the physical or behavioural condition, is likely to be a hazard or cause discomfort to other guests; 3. is considered to be a potential hazard to the safety or punctuality of the flight, including the possibility of diversion; 4. is incapable of caring for himself and requires special assistance; 5. has a medical condition which may be adversely affected by the flight environment; 6. has recently had a major medical incident; 7. suffers from an unstable physical or psychological condition; 8. requires a stretcher; 9. requires in-flight oxygen or is using his or her own portable oxygen concentrator (POC) or ventilator; 10. requires the use of battery-powered medical equipment in-flight or needs to undertake any medical procedure during the flight, e.g. requires injections to be administered. If a guest does not fall into any of the above categories, but any doubt exists, medical clearance should be obtained. KEY PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER WHEN ASSESSING A GUEST’S FITNESS TO FLY 1. Reduced atmospheric pressure : cabin air pressure changes greatly after take off and before landing and gas expansion and contraction can cause pressure effects. 2. Reduced partial pressure of oxygen : the cabin air is pressurized to an altitude equivalent to 600