Air Transfer of Patients with Lobectomy

[Marianne Jordan]

To me it depends on how long ago the surgery was. If it was recent, be  
sure there is no remaining pneumoencephalus.

Marianne Jordan, RN, LP
Houston, Tx


On Apr 6, 2009, at 6:53 AM, Gurkan Ozel wrote:


> Hi list,

>

> Is anyone aware of a guideline specified for air transport of  

> patients with

> lobectomy? Is it an absolute contraindication? What do I need to pay

> attention to when transferring patients with one-sided lobectomy at  

> max

> altitude of 7,000 ft in EC 135/145s.?

>

>

> Thanks for your input,

>

>

> Gurkan Ozel, CCEMT-P

> Ankara, Turkey

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