Specialist Registrar, Airport Medical Center, Primary Health Care Centers, Dubai Health. Dubai, UAE.
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 22(02), 008-010
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.22.2.0460
Received on 18 March 2025; revised on 29 April 2025; accepted on 01 May 2025
Syncope is one of the most frequently encountered in-flight medical emergencies. This study aims to identify and quantify the most common causes of syncope among airline passengers. By analyzing available literature and incident data, the most prevalent etiologies were categorized, and a statistical representation was provided to assist clinicians and aviation health personnel in risk assessment and management.
Syncope; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurocardiogenic syncope; Hypoxia; Air travel
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Bisher Josef Alazzam,. Prevalence and etiologies of syncope among air travelers: A statistical review. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 22(02), 008-010. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.22.2.0460.