The niche medical specialty known as Wilderness Medicine is not officially a subset of Aerospace Medicine, but similarities abound. Both medical disciplines focus on normal healthy patients in abnormal environments. Both fields have to consider unique medical conditions that affect individuals only in the most austere or extreme environments. Because wilderness medicine […]
Looking for a job at Everest ER? If this is a career goal of yours, you need to strongly consider acquiring a Diploma of Mountain Medicine (DiMM). This internationally recognized certification in the field of Wilderness Medicine is awarded to medical providers, nurses, and paramedical professionals who have completed a […]
Before becoming a flight doc, I often felt skeptical as the flight attendant showcased what appeared to be a yellow Dixie cup connected to an empty IV bag prior to takeoff on commercial airliners. This darting glance wavered as my attention faded. Then, it was back to a few precious final minutes […]
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“I’ve got a serious situation here … the pilot is incoherent … and I have no idea how to fly the airplane.”
Miracle in the Air: Air Traffic Controllers Guide Passenger to Land Plane Safely.
Via @FAASafetyBrief
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https://medium.com/@FederalAviationAdministration/miracle-in-the-air-air-traffic-controllers-guide-passenger-to-land-plane-safely-27362004f07c
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