Aviation related Problems

Question 1

what is air/motion sickness

Answer 1

Airsickness is mainly caused by fluctuations in air pressure. When the central nervous system receives conflicting messages from the body affecting balance and equilibrium. It can be felt more by people seated towards the rear of the cabin.

Question 2

causes of Air/motion sickness

Answer 2

Turbulence
Movement of the aircraft
Lack of ventilation

Question 3

signs and symptoms of air/motion sickness

Answer 3

Pale skin and sweating Headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness, vertigo
Increased saliva production Rapid breathing (hyperventilation) Fainting

Question 4

protocol for Air Sickness

Answer 4

1. Ask the passenger if they take medication for these symptoms and help the person take them.

○ Anti-nausea medications (Gravol) act more preventively

2. If possible, move the person to a seat where the movement is less noticeable (forward of the aircraft)
3. Open the vents to procure ventilation
4. Advise the person to fix their vision on a point. Tilt the back of their seat
5. Apply cold compresses on the person’s forehead
6. Drink a soft drink or chew on crackers
7. Immediately remove bags used for airsickness; remove vomit as appropriate
8. Clean and deodorize the area as needed.

Question 5

what is an earache

Answer 5

Altitude pressure changes when one climbs higher. The largest atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) is found at sea level.

Therefore, when the aircraft climbs, the pressure decreases. This phenomenon requires our entire body to adapt, but especially affects the middle ear.

Question 6

protocol for earache

Answer 6

1. Ask the passenger if they take medication for this pain. Help the person take medication
2. Make the person drink plenty of water
3. Apply warm compresses to the ears
4. Ask the passenger to yawn
5. Avoid encouraging someone to pinch the nose. (it may cause sinus problems).

Question 7

what is a contagious disease

Answer 7

A contagious disease is transmitted from one human to another by the following modes of transmission:

Contact transmission (gastroenteritis)
The transmission by droplets (coughing)
Airborne

Question 8

signs and symptoms of contagious disease

Answer 8

Appears sick
Persistent cough
Weakened breathing
Persistent diarrhea
Persistent vomiting
Rash Abnormal
Bleeding
Reduced mental capacity

If these symptoms are associated a with fever (38°C or more), the probability that the passenger is suffering from a contagious disease is increased.

Question 9

protocol for Contagious Disease

Answer 9

◼ When a spill of bodily fluids: ○ Urine
○ Feces
○ Vomit
○ Blood
◼ Cleaning should be done methodically and carefully to prevent contamination of CC, and passengers who will continue to use the contaminated site for the duration of the flight
◼ To facilitate cleaning, the CC should work with another CC (team of 2)
○ One cleans and one assists in obtaining the material (paper towels, napkins alcohol, etc.)

◼ Put all the contaminants in a “Biohazard” bag and then place it in a well identified toilet you will keep unoccupied
◼ Wash your hands with soap and water
◼ Inform the FCM of the location of places to be cleaned upon arrival of the aircraft and log in CLG.