Flying with an ICD (defibrillator)
Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 11:37 pm
Group,
A question that I cannot find much information on. I would like to hear from anyone with medical experience, flight experience, and even those with educated opinions.
I have a dear friend that would really love to fly with me. He is in his early 70's and is on oxygen. But more concerning is his I.C.D. (implanted cardioverter-defibrillator). I'm not certain that putting him in the limited space of the small cockpit is the right thing to do. I have wondered what may occur should his ICD begin firing jolts at him for any reason. I don't want to refuse him a ride but at the same time I worry for his safety and mine.
Any input is welcomed. I cannot find much to go on as far as regulations or even suggestions so I thought it best to ask here ...
Thank you,
Dale
N319WF
A question that I cannot find much information on. I would like to hear from anyone with medical experience, flight experience, and even those with educated opinions.
I have a dear friend that would really love to fly with me. He is in his early 70's and is on oxygen. But more concerning is his I.C.D. (implanted cardioverter-defibrillator). I'm not certain that putting him in the limited space of the small cockpit is the right thing to do. I have wondered what may occur should his ICD begin firing jolts at him for any reason. I don't want to refuse him a ride but at the same time I worry for his safety and mine.
Any input is welcomed. I cannot find much to go on as far as regulations or even suggestions so I thought it best to ask here ...
Thank you,
Dale
N319WF