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Aeromedical Evacuation of Obstetric and Gynecological Patients

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Long-distance AE of obstetric and gynecological patients present many unique challenges. An understanding of the common diagnoses and their related complications might help minimize the risk of these complications during AE. This knowledge might also help the medical flight crew develop a rational approach to emergency in-flight treatment.

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio

    William W. Hurd MD, MS, FACOG (Nicholas J. Thompson Professor and Chair, Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Commander) (Nicholas J. Thompson Professor and Chair, Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Commander)

  2. 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio

    William W. Hurd MD, MS, FACOG (Nicholas J. Thompson Professor and Chair, Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Commander) (Nicholas J. Thompson Professor and Chair, Col, USAFR, MC, FS, Commander)

  3. Human Systems Center, Brooks AFB, San Antonio, Texas

    John G. Jernigan MD (Brig Gen, USAF, CFS (ret), Formerly Commander) (Brig Gen, USAF, CFS (ret), Formerly Commander)

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Hurd, W.W., Rothenberg, J.M., Rogers, R.E. (2003). Aeromedical Evacuation of Obstetric and Gynecological Patients. In: Hurd, W.W., Jernigan, J.G. (eds) Aeromedical Evacuation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-22699-0_22

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