Akwa Ibom carrier, Ibom Air has narrated how the airline was able to successfully resuscitate a female passenger who experienced a medical emergency shortly after take-off from Abuja to Lagos.
It stated the airline’s cabin crew who are fully trained in handling in-flight medical emergencies, responded swiftly and professionally by administering oxygen, and other first-aid protocols.
The company’s General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Anietie Essienette, explained in statement made available to newsmen, that “prior to departure, the Senior Cabin Crew Member (SCCM) was notified of a Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM), travelling with her husband and family.
“Shortly after take-off, and as the crew commenced in-flight service, a medical emergency was reported in the cabin. The SCCM and the team immediately assessed the situation and made a public announcement requesting medical personnel onboard, but none was available.
“The crew promptly applied the protocol, Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure ( DRABCDE) in line with first-aid best practice. The passenger, who had no detectable pulse or breathing, was moved to the galley area where CPR and oxygen administration were carried out.
She stated that in accordance with standard safety procedures, the captain made the decision to return to Abuja to ensure the passenger received immediate medical attention.
“During the flight back, the crew took turns performing chest compressions and providing updates to the captain until landing.
*Upon arrival, the passenger, who had been successfully resuscitated by the Ibom Air crew, was handed over to the airport’s emergency medical response team for further care. At the time of transfer, the passenger’s pulse and breathing had been revived, and she was reported stable. The flight was subsequently turned around and resumed service.
“Passenger safety remains Ibom Air’s highest priority. We commend our cabin crew for their professionalism and swift response, and we also acknowledge the airport medical team for their immediate support on arrival, ” she added.
