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Summary
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Doctors in Saudi Arabia need better training for in-flight medical emergencies (IMEs). While many feel confident, knowledge gaps and medicolegal concerns exist, highlighting a need for improved preparedness programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Aviation Medicine

Background:

  • In-flight medical emergencies (IMEs) pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals.
  • Physicians often lack specific training for managing medical events during air travel.
  • Assessing preparedness is crucial for improving patient outcomes in aviation settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Saudi Arabian doctors regarding IMEs.
  • To identify demographic factors influencing physician preparedness for IMEs.
  • To inform the development of targeted training interventions for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 383 licensed physicians in Saudi Arabia.
  • Self-administered questionnaires assessed demographics, IME knowledge, attitudes, and experience.
Physicians’ knowledge
Saudi Arabia
  • Statistical analysis (SPSS 26) determined factors associated with preparedness (P<0.05).

    • Main Results:

    • Most participants were young (75.8% aged 25-34) and male (69.6%).
    • While 76.6% understood cabin pressure effects on oxygen, only 45.4% knew asthma risks in air travel.
    • Confidence in assisting (66.8%) was tempered by medicolegal concerns (20.9%).
    • Working region, experience, prior IME exposure, and training significantly impacted knowledge levels.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant need exists for enhanced training programs focused on managing in-flight medical emergencies.
    • Targeted education is required to address knowledge gaps and medicolegal concerns among physicians.
    • Improving preparedness is essential for effective response to IMEs in Saudi Arabia.