Aeromedical Transport

Clinical recommendations

Fit2Fly is a result of combining the extensive knowledge of our partners and providers' medical expertise.

Fit2Fly consolidates knowledge of air travel physiology with general pathophysiological aspects of illnesses, the review of medical evidence and clinical consensus to provide recommendations for the medical transportation of patients by air.

Fit2Fly gives you:

An easy-to-use questionnaire that will provide you with instant summary recommendations
Recommendations on over XXX medical conditions, adjusted for severity
Links to the medical clearance forms for over XXXX commercial airlines and their assistance pages

The Fit2Fly guidelines have been made possible by collaborating with accredited members of the International Assistance Group, consisting of medical professionals in this specialised field.

We thank them for their time and contribution.

Our contributors

Thank you to the following medical experts within the International Assistance Group community who have contributed to this project.

Dr. Søren Carstens

CEO & Founder CCC-Infinitum. 
Consultant Anesthetist 
and Intensive Care. 
Project Leader.

Specialist Doctor in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care with +25 years of clinical work including extensive aeromedical experience and unit management. A passion for strategic business planning, health tech innovation and digital transformation within the health care industry. Management and leadership expertise within Medical Assistance and health Insurance operations. A global commercial mindset with a long track record in presentation supporting sales and marketing.

Dr. Eva Wurz

Chief Medical Officer
Tyrol Air Ambulance

My name is Eva Wurz, I am 44 years old and I am doctor for internal and intensive care medicine.
I studied in Vienna and afterwards did my ICU training in Innsbruck. A friend of mine asked me if I am interested in being a flight doctor for TAA.
So I work for TAA since 2009 as a flight doctor. From 2014-2016 I was deputy medical officer and since 2018 I am chief medical officer.
Additionally I work in an outpatient clinic.

Dr. André Sachse

Medical Coordinator 
Tyrol Air Ambulance

My name is André Sachse, I am 49 years old and I am doctor for anesthesiology and intensive care.

I did my study in Bochum and work as medical coordinator in Kempten.

I fly for TAA since 2016 and since 2018 I am responsible for medical desk of TAA.

Resources

Additional resources will be added here as they are identified

IATA Medical Manual

The IATA medical manual is a useful resource on many aspects of airline medical issues covering the health of crew, passengers and patients requiring transportation with current medical conditions. Chapter 6 Covers fitness to fly with a variety of conditions. Whilst the full manual was updated in 2020 with regard to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the fitness to fly section was updated in December 2017.

Visit the website
MM_12_EN_web.pdf

IATA Covid-19 Resources for Airlines and Air Transportation

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on aviation and air travel industry. On this page, you will find resources from IATA to support airlines and other aviation stakeholders during the COVID-19 crisis and industry's restart.

Visit the website

CardioVascular Conditions

Fitness to fly for passengers with cardiovascular disease – a report produced by the British Cardiovascular Society in 2010.

Visit the website
BCS_FITNESS_TO_FLY_REPORT.pdf

All Resources

Airline Medical Transportation information

To access most major airlines medical clearance forms and guidelines for transporting patients with medical conditions on commercial flights including all of the paperwork, guidelines and documentation please use the link below.

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