Environ Health May 2023 PMID 37194087

Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for the investigation of exposed aircrew and passengers.

Jonathan Burdon, Lygia Therese Budnik, Xaver Baur, Gerard Hageman, C Vyvyan Howard, Jordi Roig, Leonie Coxon, Clement E Furlong, David Gee, Tristan Loraine, Alvin V Terry, John Midavaine, Hannes Petersen, Denis Bron, Colin L Soskolne

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The discussions reflect a shared concern about the health effects of contaminated aircraft air, with posts describing how engine oils and toxic fumes impact crew and passengers, as well as calls for regulations and medical protocols. The tone varies from informational to urgent, emphasizing the significance of the article and its potential to drive change.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the publication, with many referencing it as an important and significant contribution to understanding cabin air quality issues.

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Abstract in brief

The review discusses how fumes from engine oil and hydraulic fluids, which contain toxic substances like organophosphates, ultrafine particles, and volatile hydrocarbons, have been contaminating aircraft cabin air since the 1950s and can cause both immediate and long-term health issues for crew and passengers.
Exposure to these fumes can lead to neurological, respiratory, and heart-related symptoms, with risks potentially increased by repeated low-dose exposure or a significant accidental exposure; understanding these effects is complicated due to the mixture of toxic chemicals involved.
The paper proposes a standardized medical protocol, developed by experts, for diagnosing, investigating, and treating individuals exposed to aircraft fume events, emphasizing the importance of immediate, postflight, and follow-up assessments to manage health outcomes effectively.]

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Health Risks of Aircraft Cabin Fume Events and Exposure Protocols

This review discusses how engine oil and hydraulic fluid fumes, containing toxic substances, have contaminated aircraft cabin air since the 1950s, causing neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular issues for crew…

Medicine RTCL TV · Sep 6, 2023 143 views

ross ludwig

@rossieludwig · X

@mrfundman @Rainmaker1973 Cabin air is compressed & heated by the engines => oil contamination occurs (sometimes more significantly than others). The hydrolyzed oil is neurotoxic (contains TCP). Some people are more sensitive than others (me, a retired pilot included) https://t.co/P5vrRBULx7

Nov 30, 2024 · 9 followers View post →

PlaneSense4LongIsland

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RT @ema86387555: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for…

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Concerned Citizen

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RT @ema86387555: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for…

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cloudjumper3

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Oct 25, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 92 followers View post →

Eva De Koning

@Eva_DK_ · X

Watch out when flying... Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for the investigation of exposed aircrew and passengers https://t.co/W7tnKbBD61

Oct 5, 2024 · 1,392 followers View post →

Diana E. Massey

@Hearingsparkles · X

RT @angiegreb: @1goodtern Over the years there have been problems with fumes as a result, sometimes with the crew being ill. https://t.co…

Jul 22, 2024 · 1 share · 127 followers View post →

Ang G

@angiegreb · X

@1goodtern Over the years there have been problems with fumes as a result, sometimes with the crew being ill. https://t.co/2ZPpb7xuvs

Jul 22, 2024 · 10 likes · 1 share · 108 followers View post →

Crocodile Gena

@feathersmcgrawI · X

@caulmick @ToxicAer Ongoing for the last few decades. Deregulation is partly to blame. https://t.co/7aLc9jhfse https://t.co/g3Ut2jTYX6

Jun 20, 2024 · 578 followers View post →

David Borer

@daborer · X

@IusedtobeFESTUS @bcane16 @FlyingWithSara @RepMaxwellFrost https://t.co/3VGumGaD0D

May 24, 2024 · 1,128 followers View post →

Natalie Bennett

@natalieben · X

And can feel some more written questions to the government coming on about medical protocols for post-exposure to contaminated air in aircraft https://t.co/IIfB1boGmk

Jun 27, 2023 · 1 like · 172,922 followers View post →

Aerospace Medicine

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RT @SmartFlightInfo: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review•There is a need for a…

Jun 4, 2023 · 1 share · 4,832 followers View post →

SmartFlight

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Jun 2, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,468 followers View post →

Abelus

@abelusmx · X

RT @medical_xpress: #Health experts say #aviationindustry must act on cabin fumes as they launch new medical guidance @StirUni https://t.co…

May 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 381 followers View post →

Medical Xpress

@medical_xpress · X

#Health experts say #aviationindustry must act on cabin fumes as they launch new medical guidance @StirUni https://t.co/QCEhwE6kDD https://t.co/SSdOP9Fmj0

May 30, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 173,251 followers View post →

Medical Xpress

@physorg_health · X

RT @medical_xpress: #Health experts say #aviationindustry must act on cabin fumes as they launch new medical guidance @StirUni https://t.co…

May 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 7,079 followers View post →

AlexiaP

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RT @SmartFlightInfo: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol…

May 21, 2023 · 3 shares · 587 followers View post →

Clara DNW

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RT @SmartFlightInfo: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol…

May 20, 2023 · 3 shares · 406 followers View post →

Aerospace Medicine

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RT @SmartFlightInfo: Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol…

May 20, 2023 · 3 shares · 4,832 followers View post →

SmartFlight

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May 19, 2023 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 2,468 followers View post →

andrew watterson

@aew1aew1 · X

18/5/23. Burdon J et al. Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air & fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for the investigation of exposed aircrew & passengers May 2023 Environmental Health 22(1) DOI: 10.1186/s12940-023-00987-8. Important paper.

May 18, 2023 · 730 followers View post →

MyJournals

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Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for the investigation of exposed aircrew and passengers https://t.co/DT3Kp79P16

May 16, 2023 · 555 followers View post →

Frank Brehany (Proinséas Mac an Bhreitheamhnaigh)

@ConsumerFrank · X

#Travel #Holidays #CabinAirQuality Important academic article has been published today on creation of a #MedicalProtocol following a smoke or #fumeevent on your #flight It's a straightforward read & should be part of your Travel docs if needed! https://t.co/AWxUVRJLwV

May 16, 2023 · 2,084 followers View post →

Health consequences of exposure to aircraft contaminated air and fume events: a narrative review and medical protocol for the investigation of exposed aircrew and passengers.

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