As a qualified first-aider, we were taught that indigestion can have a similar set of symptoms to a heart-attack, and to treat its as such, call ambulance etc.
This simply a case of people doing what they have been trained to do and should have done. Its unfortunate that the aircrew had to be put at risk for something that turned out to be benign, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Originally Posted by
Gordy
Maybe it is time to educate the general public our way.
Maybe its time you educate yourself on correct first aid response?