Precautionary measures for the wise traveler

Abstract

Several risks can be posed by travel, even when the stay is not protracted nor the destination exotic. Air travelers should consider the potential problems associated with decreased cabin pressure, hypoxia, and circadian dysrhythmia, problems that can contraindicate flying for some. Motion sickness can affect those traveling by air, sea, or land; medications are available to combat the symptoms, and several other remedies such as changing visual stimuli are also worth trying. Persons staying in hotels, particularly high rises, should review several general guidelines for defensive action in case of fire and should become familiar with the physical layout and escape routes of the building in which they are staying.

Medical emergencies during air travel

“…Further discussion of this subject can be found elsewhere. 2 Air travel for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients has been the subject of recent investigation, and some safety measures have been established (table 4). 3 Triage at cruising altitude US commercial airlines are not legally obligated to tend to the medical needs of passengers aboard aircraft.…”