A 65-year-old male patient presents with right sided weakness of one day duration. He is diabetic on oral hypoglycemic agents. On examination, his BP is 150/90 mm Hg; pulse 104/minute and his right upper and lower limbs are weak III/V. reflexes are normal with up-going right planter reflex. Brain CT showed ischemic stroke. He is a tourist and wishes to travel back home as soon as possible.
If the patient has travel insurance, then they may be able to source an opinion via their insurer. A heuristic rule of thumb would be no air travel in under 30 days. Suggest you also seek advice from a professional organization eg a Neurology society and or a specialist physician type of organization.
Many thanks Deborah, but up to your knowledge, Are there any guidelines or protocols for this?
Hi Fahmi
Found this, nb is airline specific
https://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/beforeYouTravel/mediform.pdf
May need to travel with an escort and be given supplemental oxygen
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