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Ear Plaster Therapy as a Safe and Effective Treatment for Gestational Vomiting
Published on: August 4, 2023
[Air travel during pregnancy]
David Rabinerson1, Avraham Ninio, Marek Glezerman
1Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv. dadirabi@gmail.com
Harefuah
|August 9, 2008
Summary
Air travel is generally safe for healthy pregnant women up to 36 weeks of gestation. This review examines potential risks like radiation and thromboembolism for pregnant passengers and aircrew.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Aerospace Medicine
- Public Health
Context:
- Millions travel by air daily, including pregnant women.
- Air travel during pregnancy presents unique safety considerations.
- Pregnancy-related travel concerns encompass passenger and aircrew safety.
Purpose:
- To review the safety of air travel for pregnant women.
- To identify and discuss risks associated with in-flight travel during pregnancy.
- To inform guidelines for pregnant passengers and aircrew.
Summary:
- Key risks include cosmic radiation exposure, reduced air pressure, and thromboembolism due to seating.
- Obstetric emergencies like hemorrhage and premature labor are potential in-flight concerns.
- The review addresses aircrew safety and airline policies for admitting pregnant passengers.
Impact:
- Provides evidence-based conclusions on the safety of air travel for pregnant individuals.
- Highlights the importance of risk assessment for pregnant travelers.
- Concludes that air travel is safe for healthy pregnancies up to 36 weeks gestation.
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