• J Emerg Nurs · May 2021

    Moral Dilemmas of Nurses and Paramedics During In-Flight Medical Emergencies on Commercial Airlines.

    • Ariel Braverman.
    • J Emerg Nurs. 2021 May 1; 47 (3): 476-482.

    AbstractDuring commercial flights, in-flight medical emergencies may lead the cabin crew to request assistance from qualified health care professionals among the passengers. Although a physician's function and role are well known and virtually universal globally, the role, education, and scope of practice of nurses and paramedics varies significantly. This article analyzes the possible dilemmas that medical professionals other than physicians who assist during in-flight medical emergencies may face and presents recommendations for aviation authorities. There is an identified need for universal cross-border regulations and an awareness of legal and ethical boundaries for medical responders other than physicians on board commercial international aircraft.Copyright © 2020 Emergency Nurses Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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