Embolisms
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Right on, Finals40, but don't forget neoplasia and polycythaemia/thombocythaemia. I agree that maintaining a good level of hydration ,exercising the lower limb muscle groups and avoiding alcohol should be the first line of protection for both crew and passengers.
In todays litigous society I am afraid this issue is not going to go away even though it is probably an unavoidable risk of flying. Compare with road accidents - some risks have to be accepted
In todays litigous society I am afraid this issue is not going to go away even though it is probably an unavoidable risk of flying. Compare with road accidents - some risks have to be accepted
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Just recently did the Sydney-Bangkok-London flight. I was in economy and I had requested an exit row seat. Much more leg room. I also wore support stockings (knee high). I also did the exercises as recommended + went for a stroll every few hours. I kept the alcohol intake to a minimum and drank as much water as was possible.
The stockings aren't the most comfortable things on earth but I feel that they + the additional walking made all the difference in the world. Exit rows are good too (aisle or middle seats) as you can move at your leisure, you don't get trampled by someone climbing over you and you can stretch out.
The stockings aren't the most comfortable things on earth but I feel that they + the additional walking made all the difference in the world. Exit rows are good too (aisle or middle seats) as you can move at your leisure, you don't get trampled by someone climbing over you and you can stretch out.
