Mike Tyson Suffers Medical Emergency During Flight

Most of the passengers were reportedly unaware it was Mike who suffered the medical emergency ... they just knew someone was in distress, because the call for a doctor or nurse popped up on...

Dr. Oz Helps Plane Passenger Mid-Flight During Medical Emergency

Oz's medical knowledge came in handy on his flight to Mexico this week ... 'cause the... but eyewitnesses tell us he actually gave the man his phone number in case another emergency...

Safety of emergency medical services flights

The safety of emergency medical services flights has become a topic of public interest in the United States, with the expansion of emergency medical services aviation operations, such as air ambulance and MEDEVAC, and the increasing frequency of related accidents. Background Emergency medi...

What Happens When a Pilot Has a Medical Emergency Mid-Flight

An easyJet copilot fainted mid-flight, highlighting how airlines handle medical emergencies with trained flight attendants and emergency protocols.

Mike Tyson 'doing great' after medical emergency on flight to L.A. - Los Angeles

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson had a medical emergency Sunday on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives said Monday. Tyson “became nauseous and dizzy due...

Doctor's experience in a mid-flight emergency opens questions about medical kits

Dr. Andrea Merrill was on a flight to Portugal when she suddenly found herself helping in a mid-air medical emergency. Soon after landing, she raised the alarm about the medical kit on the plane.

Airplane medical kits are in need of an update. Here's why.

Passengers should stay in their seats if someone else is being treated for a medical emergency. "How to travel better" is a five-part series focusing on uncomfortable or inefficient travel...

8-Year-Old Dies After Medical Emergency on Flight to Chicago

A child died on a SkyWest flight Thursday after suffering a medical emergency onboard ... despite the crew's best efforts to resuscitate her.

How Medical Emergencies On Flights Are Handled: 5 Things You Should Know

Summary ; The FAA mandates AED machines and first-aid kits on flights, with trained crew accessing them. ; The SAMPLE acronym helps assess medical emergencies, while DRSABCD establishes consciousness. ; AMAA offers legal protection for medical professionals assisting in-flight emergencies, but jurisdiction can be unclear.

In-flight Medical Emergencies

When needed, an emergency medical kit and automated external defibrillator are available on all U.S. aircraft with at least one flight attendant and a capacity for 30 or more passengers....