Standardised Flying Health Program mobile APP
Standardised Flying Health Program mobile APP We currently in the process of upgrading our Flying Health Program into a mobile APP for both long-haul travellers and crew to help educate and make users more aware of what the WHO – WRIGHT Project highlights i.e. the increased risk of air travel – related venous thromboembolism (ATVT […]
Standardised flying health program for clots
Standardised flying health program for clots The WHO through the WHO Research Initiative on Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT – Project) acknowledges the association between long-haul travel and air travel-related venous thromboembolism (ATVT – deep vein thrombosis). Air travel is associated with an increased risk of ATVT and this is interlinked with personal and external risk factors. […]
WHO WRIGHT Project air travel-related venous thromboembolism
WHO WRIGHT Project air travel-related venous thromboembolism In 2001, based on alarming previous reports of air travel–related venous thromboembolism (ATVT), the WHO organised a consultation in Geneva where industry experts agreed that there is probably an association between air travel and venous thromboembolism (VTE), but such an association is likely small and mainly affects passengers […]
Air travel-related venous thromboembolism (blood clots)
Air travel-related venous thromboembolism (blood clots) Regarding air travel–related venous thromboembolism (ATVT), it is important for air travellers to recognise their risk factors for air travel prior them departing. It all starts around your ticket booking at home or at the office and importantly, giving yourself enough time to prepare and prevent your potential ATVT […]
Some long-haul VTE (blood clot) realities
Some long-haul VTE (blood clot) realities The reality is that deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) affect up to half a million people in Europe every year. Both these conditions are described together as venous thromboembolism (VTE/blood clot). VTE is also the single, most common cause of preventable deaths associated in hospitals; furthermore, […]
Estimated long-haul thrombosis NHS admissions PA
Estimated long-haul thrombosis NHS admissions PA Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in immobile patients or travellers, especially where long-haul flights duration begins to exceed 3-4 hours. There is observational evidence that intercontinental air travel is associated with higher incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during […]