Cabin Crew and DVT
 

Hi All,

I am conducting some research into Cabin Crew and dvt, I have recently suffered with dvt that then went onto become a pulmonary embolism and was wondering if you have experienced this or know of other Cabin Crew who have would you care to contact me with your story.

also a excellent website is http://www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk/cms/index.php there is also a thrombosis awareness week from 12th-16th May.

If you have any information or need advice on dvt or pulmonary embolism please contact me on the following email: [email protected]

Thanks

It is unlikely that cabin crew will have suffered from DVT as it is caused by sitting cramped in one position as opposed to the actual flying. We rarely get to sit down never mind stay in one place !

Hi,

The reason I am conducting this research Is I have had DVT which lead to Massive pulmonary Embolism and also I know a few other Cabin Crew who have also had the same thing!! It is potentially fatal and as soon as I've told Doctor's I am Cabin Crew the response is always ah okay that explains it!!

They have done all the research for DVT for Passenger's but what about Cabin Crew?? is it also to do with oxygen levels in the sky and lifestyle?? I don't know which is why if any of you who are Cabin Crew or even Flight Deck if you have had DVT or PE then I would like to hear from you

Thanks

Had a pulmonary Embolism back in the mid 90's. This occurred days after a long period sat at the front (flight Deck) at touching 38 at the time the only answer the Medics came up with was the long periods sitting down, there was never any mention from any of the medical experts of affects of altitude! Having initially done the intensive care bit and then three months on the Rat Poison I was cleared to fly again, and yes, I do get out of my seat now and have a walk around when working long haul:D

Regards

Pikey
PS: I have since learned of several Pilots who have had a PE albeit they were in their mid to late fifties.

It would be interesting to know the ratio of shorthaul to longhaul crew on this one!
Certainly on shorthaul, we don't get a minute to sit down pretty much all the time.
Is it literally the action of being seated - or also the dry atmosphere/oxygen levels?
It's a scary condition - and have offloaded a couple of pax with suspected DVT in the last 3 years.

We always take a low dose aspirin when flying as passengers, and wear the dvt socks - and drink plenty of water :ok:

Piky, how have you been since?? I'm on it for 6mths think it's because i'm only 29.

Anti-Ice,
Yeah it would be, The Doctor's were baffled with me I have no history in my family hadn't been sat down on a LongHaul flight but more than one doctoe indicated or wasn't suprised I did Longhaul flying!!!!
It is a Scary condition and Lifestyle is prob another factor possibly which is why Cabin Crew should be educated about it and not just on a passenger level.

Cabin crew DVT
 

Hi, I developed a DVT on my 1st ever long haul trip back in July 2007. I was off work for nearly a year while I had to wait for the occ health team and my NHS consultant to work out went wrong.. only they never agreed. Occ health would not acknowledge it happened in company time and my consultant advised the aircraft conditions had something to do with it because of the low humidity and pressure which can cause dehydration. And that this could affect someone walking around. I am now being made redundant ulimately because of my illness which caused me to have time off, oh and I'm pregnant!

I recall that some doctors/scientists had said that DVT was largely genetic. This is probably one of the reasons you do not see many crew that have suffered DVT.

I cannot recall when I read about this, but it was quite a while ago when DVT was prominent in the headlines.

I know of three cabin crew members who have suffered from DVT while or after flying very long range sectors e.g. SIN - LHR.
Theses individuals may well have a genetic susceptibility to this condition,
More research into crew related DVT should take place.

3 crew out of the relatively few crew I know is a lot !!

Mind you I also have a friend who got a DVT riding his sports motorbike on a touring holiday !!!

Dvt and short haul
 

Hi guys,
I'm a Canadian flight attendant who has recently suffered dvt in my right calf. I operate flights 4.5hrs or less and usually fly 75/80hrs per month. On these flights, there is normally never time to sit. If food or beverage is consumed, it is done so while standing.
My doctor has referred me to see an internist and has mentioned my having to give up my 17 year career doing what I love.

Firstly, had anyone else suffered dvt while operating short haul and secondly, had anyone had to give up flying because of dvt?

Thanks!!

I would not bother doing any research if the CA's you are talking about wear blue uniforms and four stripes. They make the dead look active.

PM