Assessment of Family Medicine Physicians’ and Residents’ Knowledge in Managing In-Flight Medical Emergencies: A Cross-Sectional Study From Qassim, Saudi Arabia
The findings underscore significant gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals in Qassim regarding IMEs. Despite a strong sense of duty to volunteer, participants expressed apprehensions about their competence and legal liabilities. Enhanced training programs and clearer guidelines are needed to improve preparedness and confidence among medical professionals, ultimately ensuring better outcomes for passengers experiencing in-flight medical emergencies.
Authors
- Raghad A. Almutairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5008-5822)
- Amel A. Sulaiman
Institutions
- Qassim University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86552
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88