Special Assistanxe Flashcards
What is your main responsibility for passengers with additional needs?
To support their additional needs as much as possible
What does the special assistance team do?
Clear passengers for travel and update the V-brief
What’s oxygen to go?
A company that looks after all passengers that require portable oxygen concentrators inflight
How long does a POC last for?
It’s battery operated and has power of 150% time of the flight
What’s the CPAP and BIPAP machine?
Used for sleep apnea
What does the CPAP-BIPAP machine do?
Keep airways open
How long does CPAP last for?
It’s continuous
How long does BIPAP last for?
Bi-flow
What’s the requirements for a respitory support aid for someone with sleep apnea?
It doesn’t need to be cleared it needs to be on a approved list
Where can you find approved CPAP/BIPAP devices?
Logipad/ CPAP-BIPAP guidance
What do you do if a passenger tries to board with a respiratory device that isn’t on the approved list?
Tell the FSM
When do special assistance pax board?
First
What’s a determined passenger?
Fly even when they shouldn’t
What things should you look out for if suspected illness pax
-abnormal skin colour
-movement
-fever
-sweating
What’s a WCHR?
A pax that needs assistance on the ramp but can otherwise manoeuvre themselves
What’s a WCHS?
A person that needs assistance on the stairs but otherwise can manoeuvre themselves
What’s a WCHC pax?
A pax that is completely imobile and needs assistance in the cabin
If a WCHC boards, what should you do?
Ask if they are able to assist in evacuating themselves
If the decision has been made that the WCHC pax should be dis boarded who should you refer to?
Complaints resolution official procedures
What aren’t crew allowed to do for sep ial assistant pax?
-Feed
-Medicate
-Toilet
-Lift
What should you do and what does it mean if a passenger is wearing a sunflower lanyard?
Ask if you can offer assistance and that they or a person they are travelling with have a hidden disability