October 17, 2018
Question:
Answer:
Never fill GT or tracheostomy cuffs with water since it expands in flight and can cause local necrosis
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
Recent extremity casts should be bivalved for flight to prevent compartment syndrome
Patients generally need to wait two weeks after abdominal surgery to fly for fear of gas expansion and dehiscence
Central venous lines must be capped during takeoff and landing to prevent introducing an air embolus
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