Succeed in Medicine

What Airlines Don't Want You to Know About In-Flight Health Risks

33min | 06/04/2024

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This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

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This episode is also sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator. Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today.

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Dr. Block interviews Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, an expert in emergency medicine and in-flight medical emergencies, to discuss the frequency and management of medical crises on airplanes. Dr. Martin-Gill explains the common types of in-flight emergencies, the contents of onboard medical kits, the role of ground-based medical support, and the responsibilities of physicians and flight crews in such situations.

BIO

Dr. Christian Martin-Gill is the Chief of the Division of EMS and the EMS Fellowship Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Martin-Gill is a medical command physician at the UPMC Medical Communication Center, StatMD, providing ground-based medical support for national and international commercial airlines. With extensive experience in managing in-flight emergencies, he has published a study on nearly 12,000 in-flight medical emergencies in the New England Journal of Medicine and authored a review article in JAMA on handling such crises. Dr. Martin-Gill is a leading expert in the field, contributing significantly to the safety and management of in-flight medical situations.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:01.076 - Introduction to the episode and Dr. Christian Martin-Gill.

00:57.043 - Statistics on the frequency of in-flight medical emergencies.

01:27.557 - Common types of in-flight medical emergencies.

04:19.013 - Role of ground-based medical support.

07:58.021 - Contents of FAA-regulated onboard medical kits.

14:10.597 - Process of contacting ground-based medical support.

18:41.541 - Legal protections for volunteer healthcare providers.

23:41.221 - Decision-making for flight diversions during medical emergencies.

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

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Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator. Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today.

—- 👋

Dr. Block interviews Dr. Christian Martin-Gill, an expert in emergency medicine and in-flight medical emergencies, to discuss the frequency and management of medical crises on airplanes. Dr. Martin-Gill explains the common types of in-flight emergencies, the contents of onboard medical kits, the role of ground-based medical support, and the responsibilities of physicians and flight crews in such situations.

BIO

Dr. Christian Martin-Gill is the Chief of the Division of EMS and the EMS Fellowship Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Martin-Gill is a medical command physician at the UPMC Medical Communication Center, StatMD, providing ground-based medical support for national and international commercial airlines. With extensive experience in managing in-flight emergencies, he has published a study on nearly 12,000 in-flight medical emergencies in the New England Journal of Medicine and authored a review article in JAMA on handling such crises. Dr. Martin-Gill is a leading expert in the field, contributing significantly to the safety and management of in-flight medical situations.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:01.076 - Introduction to the episode and Dr. Christian Martin-Gill.

00:57.043 - Statistics on the frequency of in-flight medical emergencies.

01:27.557 - Common types of in-flight medical emergencies.

04:19.013 - Role of ground-based medical support.

07:58.021 - Contents of FAA-regulated onboard medical kits.

14:10.597 - Process of contacting ground-based medical support.

18:41.541 - Legal protections for volunteer healthcare providers.

23:41.221 - Decision-making for flight diversions during medical emergencies.

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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