Fitness to fly: assessments

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Fitness to fly: assessments. Sea level oxygen saturation <95%, Severe extrapulmonary restriction. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Indications for hypoxic challenge test (HCT) before travel

  • Sea level oxygen saturation <95%
  • Severe extrapulmonary restriction

Indications for in-flight oxygen

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References

  1. Ahmedzai S, Balfour-Lynn IM, Bewick T, et al. Managing passengers with stable respiratory disease planning air travel: British Thoracic Society recommendations. Thorax 2011; 66(Suppl 1):i1-i30.

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