Fitness to fly: assessments

Evidence-based neurology checklist on fitness to fly: assessments: Indications for hypoxic challenge test (HCT) before travel Sea level oxygen saturation <95% Severe extrapulmonary restriction Indications for in-flight oxygen

Indications for hypoxic challenge test (HCT) before travel

  • Sea level oxygen saturation <95%
  • Severe extrapulmonary restriction

Indications for in-flight oxygen

References

  1. Ahmedzai S, Balfour-Lynn IM, Bewick T, et al. Managing passengers with stable respiratory disease planning air travel: British Thoracic Society recommendations. Thorax 2011; 66(Suppl 1):i1-i30.

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