Airline advisory nursing.
The commercial airliner cabin is a specialized environment, usually pressurized to an equivalent of 2,438-meter pressure altitude. Such an altitude can adversely affect people prone to hypoxia. Preflight attention to this and other problems by an advisory nurse (AN) can minimize or prevent in-flight emergencies. The AN can also facilitate travel for passengers with medical needs by being familiar with airline policies and federal regulations. By educating the patient/passenger, health care providers and airline personnel, the safety, comfort and dignity of all concerned can be maximized.
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Air Ambulance, Hayward, CA 94541.
D017732:Air Ambulances; D001359:Aviation; D002140:California; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000517:prevention & control; D007221:Industry; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012380:Role; D000078329:Workforce