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In-Flight Emergency: Altered Mental Status Secondary to Hypoglycemia

Nichole Niknafs, DO*, Robert Katzer, MD^ and Alisa Wray, MD^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J84M01 Issue 3:3 No ratings yet.
By the end of this simulation session, learners will be able to: 1) Discuss the challenges associated with in-flight emergencies. 2) List what is available in United States (US) commercial airline medical kits. 3) Discuss an appropriate differential diagnosis for a patient with altered mental status (AMS). 4) Demonstrate appropriate treatment of hypoglycemia. 5) Describe possible complications in diabetic patients with insulin pumps when flying. 6) Review the legal ramifications of responding to an in-flight emergency.
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