# #207 Is There a Doctor on Board? In-Flight Emergencies

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Podcast: [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/core-im-internal-medicine-podcast-60389)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:02:03+00:00
Episode link: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2026/05/18/inflight-emergencies/
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## Resource

We start with a gripping story of seizures and use it as a jumping-off point to unpack practical pearls for in-flight emergencies. Along the way: what’s actually in the emergency medical kit, when planes divert, how ground medical support works, altitude physiology, legal protections, and how to stay calm when medicine suddenly happens at 35,000 feet. By the end, you may still sweat a little…but hopefully less than before. 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME Use the code "CORE325" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript and Shownotes : 04:40 | Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) Standard Contents 08:50 | Role of Ground-Based Medical Support & Flight Diversion Decision-Making 19:35 | Interpreting Hypoxia at Altitude 22:06 | In-Flight Liability 23:35 | Common Chief Concerns & Useful Additional Medications 24:53 | How to Be Resourceful in an Austere Environment Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, In-flight Care, Medical Emergencies, Clinical Reasoning, Seizure Management, Hypoxia, Airway Management, Cardiac Emergency, Syncope, Respiratory Distress Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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