Can hypertensive patients fly? What are the precautions for hypertensive patients to fly
4hw.org: airplanes are now one of the most common means of transportation, which can save a lot of time. But airplanes are not suitable for all people, such as people with high blood pressure. Because the air pressure on airplanes is different from that on the ground, can people with high blood pressure take airplanes? What are the precautions for people with high blood pressure to take airplanes? Let's take a look at them!
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High altitude flight itself does not pose a great threat to the patients with hypertension. As long as the physical quality is good, there is no obvious obstacle to the heart function, and there is no sign of cardiac emergency, it is completely possible to fly.
However, it should be noted that serious high blood pressure (especially high blood pressure or frequent bleeding symptoms) is not suitable for flying, because the pressure in the cabin is much smaller than that on the ground, and the difference between the blood pressure in the blood vessels of the human body and the environmental pressure is larger, resulting in increased bleeding volume and faster bleeding speed. In addition, the negative effects brought by mild hypoxia and cramped environment on the aircraft, such as the lack of The patient may be in danger of life.
Possible symptoms when flying
In case of severe headache, severe vertigo, vomiting and nausea, pain and discomfort in the precordial area, dyspnea, sweating, etc., the emergency medicine should be taken in time (remember to put the medicine in the position where it can be taken out at will), and report to the crew, ask for help, and the crew will take emergency measures if necessary.
Countermeasures: take a little sedative before boarding. During the voyage, if you feel unwell, when the symptoms are the same as the normal blood pressure fluctuation, you can appropriately take antihypertensive drugs.
High blood pressure patients should not fly for a long time
High blood pressure patients flying for a long time are prone to fatal deep vein thrombosis, which may move to the lungs and form pulmonary embolism, causing a fatal threat.
Precautions for high blood pressure patients to fly
1. The patient is advised to prepare enough antihypertensive drugs and necessary first-aid drugs.
2. During the flight, try to keep a relaxed and happy mood, and avoid the mood fluctuation such as anger and sadness.
3. High blood pressure patients should consider the possible risks on the way, and travel must be accompanied by family members. On the one hand, it can relieve tension, on the other hand, when an accident occurs, family members can take care of it.
Airline's rules for high blood pressure patients to fly
For patients with heart disease, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, respiratory system, severe anemia and so on, it is not recommended to make airplanes. If you apply for a flight, you should provide a certificate of diagnosis suitable for your flight and fill in the application form for special passengers (elderly patients).