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In-flight Issue Assisted with an in-flight medical incident

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Nov 6, 2010, 10:04 AM

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Assisted with an in-flight medical incident

While flying back to MIA from Bermuda the other day the flight crew asked for assistance from a physician for a medical incident. No one was available. I raised my hand as I have some experience with trauma/EMS (EMT-P/US Army 18D) - I checked on the passenger. No serious issue. He was slightly dizzy and disoriented. Pulse/resp were good. Was taking an unknown medication. He had recently lost a family member and had no eaten or had anything to drink. I advised OJ and something to eat - and to monitor his condition. No big deal.

Out of curiosity to anyone in the industry - why did AA request all of my contact information? (with ticketing they had it anyway) Would it be for possible litigation? I know that I am protected under the good Samaritan act.

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