Frédéric Martino, Antoine Fleuri, Nicolas Engrand, Amélie Rolle, Michel Piotin, Michel Carles, Delphine Delta, Laurent Do, Adrien Pons, Patrick Portecop, Mathys Sitcharn, Marc Valette, Laurent Camous, Jean-David Pommier, Alexandre Demoule
BACKGROUND: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is preferentially treated by prompt endovascular coiling, which is not available in Guadeloupe. Subsequently, patients are transferred to Paris, France mainland, by commercial airplane (6751 km flight) after being managed according to guidelines. This study describes the characteristics, management and outcomes related to these patients. METHODS: Retrospective observational cohort study of 148 patients admitted in intensive care unit for a suspected aSAH and transferred by airplane over a 10-year period (2010-2019)...
April 12, 2024: BMC Anesthesiology