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Deep Vein Thrombosis and Airline Travel—The Deadly Duo
Author(s) -
Ball Kay
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61204-0
Subject(s) - deep vein , air travel , safer , thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , toll , airplane , medicine , death toll , aeronautics , medical emergency , aviation , surgery , computer science , engineering , computer security , environmental health , immunology , aerospace engineering
A number of deaths from pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) have been attributed to long‐distance airplane travel. Although airplanes provide the most convenient means of long‐distance travel, the aircraft environment can take a physical toll on passengers. This article describes the causes and risk factors for DVT, discusses preventive strategies, and offers recommendations for making air travel safer. AORN J 77 (Feb 2003) 346‐358.