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Conscientious Neurologists Treat In-Flight Epilepsy Arch Neurol 51:519-520, Spudis,E.V.,et al, 1994 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract What is the likelihood that a neurologist would be asked to help manage an epileptic attack in one of the 500 million Americans expected to fly next year?During a 30 year career exposure,we calculate the risks to vary widely between 4%and 60%,depending on plane size,the recreational attitudes and ages of fellow travelers and flight duration.Long flights with elderly travelers to small medial centers are riskier.We endorse samaritanism.Quick differential diagnosis may be the most valuable contribution.We do not suggest that physicians carry antiepileptic medications.

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