Early discharge and international air transport of a traveler with exacerbating comorbidities and pneumomediastinum: a case report

Early discharge and international air transport of a traveler with exacerbating comorbidities and pneumomediastinum: a case report

Abstract Background Air transport for medically complex patients presents unique challenges, particularly without specific guidelines for conditions such as pneumomediastinum or medical devices like peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). Although organizations such as the Aerospace Me...

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Main Authors: Miho Akimoto, Soichiro Saeki, Yuki Kiyomoto, Hirosane Takeshima, Naofumi Higuchi, Takako Mori, Yasuyo Osanai, Chihaya Hinohara, Takeshi Inagaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
International transfer
Mediastinal emphysema
Bacteremia
PICC line
Medical clearance for air travel
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00684-x
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