Pathophysiology Deep Vein Thrombosis and Airline Travel - The Deadly Duo

ABSTRACT: A number of deaths from pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) have been attributed to long distance airplane travel. Although airplane travel. Although airplanes provide the most convenient means of long distance travel, the aircraft environment can take a physical toll on passengers. This article describes the causes and risk factors for DVT discusses preventive strategies, and offers recommendations for making air travel safer. (Feb. 2003) BACKGROUND: Learning about DVT, is important to …

…risks that are involved and what the should do to prevent these diseases. Even furthermore intelligence of the new generation is to have seat sensors installed in the seats thus they can alert the passenger if they have been in the same position for a long period of time. Further recommendations include compression stockings and low -dose aspirin as preventive measures. These are all the measures that have been taken to prevent such harmful occurrences.