In-Flight Medical Emergencies: What You Need to Know, Expect and DO (2026 AC Live)

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Learning Objectives:

Identify the most common in-flight medical emergencies and utilize the contents of the on-board emergency medical kits
Coordinate care with the flight crew and remote resources after assessment.
Classify outcomes of In-flight medical emergencies and understand the Aviation Medical Assistance Act 1988

Douglas W. Harrington, DO

Medical Director NCH Simulation Center Penny and Bill Allyn Endowed Chair in Simulation

NCH

Dr. Harrington trained at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital as an intern (PGY-1) The Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit completing an Internal Medicine residency, Pulmonary, and Critical Care fellowship. He also holds appointments as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Harrington has been awarded multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Dr. Harrington is the driving force in the development of the NCH Simulation Center following a one-year sabbatical / fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Simulation Medicine from 2019-2020.

Dr. Harrington’s interest includes the incorporation of simulation training in postgraduate residency programs, multidisciplinary simulation with high performing teams, situational awareness, and optimization of infrequent high-risk events.